Description
The
Farm Operations Manager - Harvest & Crop Handling leads and oversees agricultural operations associated with greenhouse crop harvesting, crop handling, and preparation for subsequent production activities. The role is accountable for agricultural production planning, harvesting efficiency, crop quality, workforce management, operational performance, and the effective utilization of farm resources.
This position works closely with Cultivation, Quality, Maintenance, and other operational teams to coordinate harvesting schedules, manage agricultural resources, maintain crop quality, and ensure safe, efficient, and compliant farm operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on agricultural leader who can balance operational planning, people leadership, crop management, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, regulated greenhouse environment.
This role will be based out of our Pacifica facility in Delta, BC, and will report to the Director, Operations.
Key ResponsibilitiesAgricultural Operations & Production Planning- Plan, organize, direct, and control daily agricultural operations related to greenhouse harvesting, crop handling, and preparation of harvested crops.
- Develop and oversee agricultural production schedules based on crop maturity, harvest forecasts, workforce availability, and operational capacity.
- Coordinate harvesting activities with Cultivation teams to ensure crops are collected according to approved production plans and quality requirements.
- Determine labour, equipment, and agricultural resource requirements to support efficient harvesting and crop handling operations.
- Establish operational priorities, monitor production performance, and implement corrective actions to address harvesting delays or operational constraints.
- Ensure agricultural activities are coordinated effectively across shifts to maintain productivity, crop quality, and operational continuity.
Harvesting & Crop Handling Management- Direct greenhouse harvesting activities, including crop cutting, collection, transfer, sorting, and initial handling of harvested crops.
- Establish and maintain agricultural procedures for harvesting, crop handling, trimming, and preparation activities directly related to farm operations.
- Oversee appropriate handling and movement of harvested crops to minimize physical damage, contamination, and agricultural losses.
- Monitor harvesting yields, crop handling efficiency, and crop quality to ensure agricultural production objectives are achieved.
- Coordinate with Cultivation and Quality teams to maintain proper crop handling practices, agricultural traceability, and compliance requirements.
- Ensure harvesting tools, agricultural equipment, and crop handling areas are maintained in safe and effective operating condition.
Agricultural Performance & Continuous Improvement- Establish and monitor agricultural performance indicators, including harvesting productivity, crop yields, labour efficiency, crop losses, and schedule adherence.
- Review daily and weekly operational results, identify performance gaps, and implement corrective actions to improve agricultural productivity.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on harvesting methods, agricultural workflows, equipment utilization, and crop handling practices.
- Develop and maintain operational reporting tools and performance summaries to communicate agricultural production results, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Partner with Maintenance to improve agricultural equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and operational efficiency.
- Recommend agricultural equipment improvements and investments based on operational needs, production performance, and cost-effectiveness.
Farm Records, Inventory & Operational Controls- Oversee accurate agricultural production records, including harvested crop quantities, crop transfers, yield information, and operational activities.
- Establish and maintain procedures for agricultural inventory accuracy, crop traceability, and timely completion of production records.
- Ensure Farm Supervisors maintain complete and accurate documentation supporting agricultural production and regulatory compliance.
- Monitor agricultural inventory discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions to maintain accurate crop records.
- Support the implementation and improvement of agricultural reporting systems, operational controls, and recordkeeping practices.
- Work with Quality and other stakeholders to maintain inspection and audit readiness for applicable agricultural activities.
Agricultural Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance- Ensure agricultural operations comply with applicable occupational health and safety requirements, farm procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Establish and reinforce safe working practices for greenhouse harvesting, crop handling, and agricultural equipment use.
- Partner with Quality to maintain appropriate crop handling, sanitation, contamination prevention, and traceability practices.
- Oversee regular inspections of agricultural work areas and ensure hazards, equipment concerns, and operational deficiencies are addressed promptly.
- Support compliance with applicable Health Canada requirements related to cannabis cultivation, harvesting, and agricultural crop handling.
- Lead corrective actions and continuous improvements related to agricultural safety, crop quality, and operational compliance.
Budgeting & Agricultural Resource Management- Develop and monitor agricultural operating budgets, labour requirements, and resource allocation plans.
- Evaluate labour productivity, agricultural operating costs, crop handling losses, and opportunities to improve cost efficiency.
- Coordinate agricultural equipment, materials, and resource requirements to support harvesting operations.
- Monitor operational expenditures and recommend practical improvements to agricultural resource utilization.
- Support agricultural capacity planning and workforce forecasting based on projected crop production and harvesting requirements.
Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership- Lead, coach, and develop Farm Supervisors, Harvesting Supervisors, and agricultural team leaders, establishing clear expectations, performance objectives, and accountability.
- Oversee agricultural workforce planning, scheduling, training, and day-to-day resource allocation.
- Participate in hiring, onboarding, performance management, employee development, and succession planning for agricultural teams.
- Ensure supervisors provide appropriate direction, training, and support to farm workers while maintaining productivity, safety, and quality standards.
- Partner with Cultivation, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments to align harvesting activities with overall agricultural production priorities.
- Promote a collaborative, respectful, and accountable work environment focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Qualifications- 5+ years of progressive experience in agricultural operations, greenhouse production, horticulture, or commercial farm management.
- 3+ years of people leadership experience, preferably managing agricultural supervisors, farm teams, or greenhouse operations.
- Post-secondary education in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agribusiness Management, Operations Management, or a related field is preferred; equivalent practical experience will be considered.
- Demonstrated experience planning and coordinating agricultural production schedules, harvesting activities, workforce requirements, and operational resources.
- Strong understanding of greenhouse crop production, harvesting techniques, crop handling procedures, and agricultural quality standards.
- Experience managing agricultural productivity, crop yields, labour efficiency, operational budgets, and production performance indicators.
- Knowledge of agricultural occupational health and safety requirements, farm operating procedures, and crop traceability practices.
- Experience working in cannabis cultivation or another regulated agricultural production environment is considered an asset.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage operational priorities in a fast-paced agricultural environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, agricultural production records, inventory systems, and operational reporting tools.
- Experience implementing agricultural process improvements, optimizing farm resources, and supporting equipment reliability initiatives is preferred.
- Competitive base salary, based on experience.
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits after three months.
- Opportunity to lead agricultural operations at a premium, certified organic cannabis producer.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Free on-site parking with a complimentary EV charger on site.
- Eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus.
We believe hiring should be a human process. Every application is reviewed by our team, and we do not use artificial intelligence or automated tools to screen, rank, or make decisions about candidates.
We take a deliberate approach to evaluating each applicant based on their experience, skills, and potential, ensuring every candidate is considered thoughtfully and fairly.
Compensation
$90,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year
