Director of Farm Operations

Summit Search Group
Montreal, QC
Full-time

Our client is a technology company that is shaping the future of farming. The company uses a unique combination of precision agriculture, advanced systems engineering and artificial intelligence with the aim of securing local supply chains and foster the development of a more sustainable food production.

They are looking for a full-time Director of Farm Operations to join their team based in Vaudreuil, Quebec. This is an on-site position.

The Director of Farm Operations is responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling activities to achieve maximum profitability.

This role involves collaborating with team members, acting as a strategic business partner, and addressing key organizational and management issues.

Some of your key responsibilities in this role will include :

  • Coordinating and supervising team activities.
  • Adhering to structured processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance efficiency and consistency in operations.
  • Overseeing growing, harvesting, and crop-related operations.
  • Developing work schedules, establishing procedures, and attending regular meetings.
  • Maintaining quality control and production records.
  • Ensuring workers follow health and safety procedures.
  • Training new employees and assisting workers as needed.
  • Overseeing produce handling to meet high quality standards.
  • Supporting team knowledge acquisition on best practices in record management and crop maintenance.
  • Learning and understanding the organization’s farming technology and procedures.
  • Addressing issues and reporting to Senior Leadership to improve processes and mitigate risks.
  • Supporting material distribution.
  • Performing other assigned duties.

Qualifications :

  • Minimum of 5 years of process-driven management experience.
  • Proven experience in managing and leading teams, with strong skills in coaching, mentoring, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Working independently, thinking critically, and exercising delegated decision-making.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, innovative thinker, proactive and flexible.
  • Must be comfortable with learning and adapting to new technologies.
  • Degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Plant Science, or related field preferred.
  • Expertise in plant cultivation, plant nutrition, or commercial propagation an asset.
  • Experience with scheduling, crop maintenance, and R&D trials an asset.
  • Knowledge of Health Canada regulations an asset.
  • 5 days ago
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