Head of Operations – Vertical Farm

M&F Talent has a CEA production client that needs to hire a new Head of Operations for their vertical farm in Ontario, Canada. The Head of Operations will work closely with the CEO to oversee the day-to-day operations of a vertical farm that grows leafy greens and herbs.

Location: Southern Ontario, Canada

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of the facility including production; quality control; planning; plant performance reporting; labor management; facility maintenance; and balancing inputs, throughput, and demand.
• Oversee plant expansion with a focus on strategy, project management, and project delivery
• Work as part of a team to optimize the yield and quality of leafy greens and herbs grown hydroponically in a vertical farm.
• Prepare budget and monitor financial performance against those budgets.
• Devise key performance indicator reports for management including food safety, quality, and yield.
• Support safety programs to maintain safe working conditions and food safety compliance.
• Meet regularly with leadership for progress reports, planning, and conflict resolution.
• Collaborate with Human Resources on labor management to meet staffing needs and the development needs of current employees.
• Manage the P&L responsibility for facility operations.
• Oversee greenhouse project activities throughout the lifecycle, including allocating adequate resources, scheduling, documentation, budget, and other factors necessary for success.
• Establish and sustain a culture among team members that does not compromise on Safety, Quality, or Compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, Environmental Resources, Horticulture, Agriculture, or equivalent experience. Advanced degree a plus.
• Experience in a similar leadership role
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Financial management fluency with experience having full responsibility for a P&L.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work in a solution-focused environment.
• Organizational skills and comfort with ambiguous and fast-changing situations.
• Results-driven personality with a bias towards action.

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