Nature Fresh Farms is a Leamington-based greenhouse company with facilities in Leamington, ON and Delta, OH as well as Laredo, TX. Our company and its innovative, dynamic team are expanding every day, growing new plant varieties, and introducing cutting-edge ideas and practices to the fresh produce industry. However, at Nature Fresh, we don’t just grow plants – we also grow people. Our team is passionate about bringing the highest quality products to consumers, but it is also committed to creating an inspiring, diverse, and team-oriented workplace environment that everyone can enjoy. Nature Fresh Farms is a recognized leader within the greenhouse farming industry – join our team and help us continue to grow!

We are currently looking to fill a permanent full-time position for an Allocation Manager for our Commodities department at our Leamington, ON location.

The Allocation Manager assists the Director of Commodities by communicating, training, planning, and coordinating the various tasks of the Commodity Coordinator Team at our Distribution Center in Leamington, ON. This position will also oversee/assist with order requirements and cross-references current inventory, inbound grower product, and inbound purchased product to determine rework, build, and shipment requirements on a daily/weekly basis.

Job Specific Duties

• Leads the Commodity Coordinator team, establishing goals and motivation for sustained operational improvements.
• Provides coaching and hands-on training and follow up to new and existing employees.
• Plans, delegates, and leads their team to improve performance and standards of quality through.
• Manage inventory by making use of FIFO, LIFO and FEFO methods.
• Ensure proper rotation is being followed by the Commodity Coordinators.
• Work with other departments within the DC to advance operational optimization and customer satisfaction.
• Resolve after hours Allocation and Quality issues as required/needed.
• Knowledgeable of all other Commodity Coordinator job duties and departmental processes/procedures to cover vacations and absences as required.
• Daily communication, collaboration, and coordination with respective Commodity Manager.
• Report department updates to Management.
• Maintain KPI’s set by Company.
• Daily monitoring of time and attendance, preparing for payroll, and approving employee timecards
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must comply with all Health and Safety, Food Safety, Bio Security, and Nature Fresh Policies and Procedures.
• This job description highlights the main components but is not inclusive of other activities that may be required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Commodity/Allocation experience.
• Previous Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to coach, delegate, provide direction to staff and resolve issues fairly.
• Experience working with Excel and MS Dynamics Nav (or other ERP systems) considered an asset.
• Excellent communication is a must for this role (oral and written).
• Ability to maintain respectful relationships at all levels within and outside the organization.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment, some independent work.
• Ability to work in a fast environment by multitasking and prioritizing work while being attentive to details and quality.
• Ability to embrace and adapt to the rapid growth, innovation, and development of the company.
• A valid driver’s license and use of personal vehicle are required.
• Ability to troubleshoot and take corrective action as needed.
• Ability to address difficult situations confidentiality, professionally and respectfully.
• Must be available to work flexible hours including weekends and extended hours if needed.

Working Conditions

• Fast paced warehouse environment where temperatures vary from cooler to temperature-controlled areas.
• Working with a wide array of people/cultures in a team setting. These include guest workers, locals, and vendors, etc.
• Full time hours Monday to Friday with Saturdays and holidays (as needed).
• Working with minimal supervision during the day, but also communicating with different individuals and teams across our facilities and from external organizations.

Nature Fresh Farms is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from candidates, in accordance with all relevant legislation. Nature Fresh Farms provides an accessible environment in which all individuals have access in a way that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.