Green House Supervisor at Contec Global Infotech Limited

Description

• The Greenhouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all daily operations within the greenhouse facility to ensure optimal plant growth, high-quality yields, and efficient use of resources.
• This role involves supervising staff, monitoring environmental controls, managing irrigation and pest control systems, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities
Greenhouse Operations Management:

• Oversee day-to-day greenhouse activities, including planting, propagation, pruning, transplanting, and harvesting.
• Monitor and adjust greenhouse environmental parameters (temperature, humidity, light, and ventilation) for optimal plant growth.
• Implement and maintain irrigation, fertigation, and nutrient management schedules.
• Ensure equipment, tools, and systems are properly maintained and functioning efficiently.

Staff Supervision and Training:

• Supervise greenhouse workers and assign daily tasks to ensure productivity and adherence to standards.
• Provide on-the-job training on horticultural practices, safety protocols, and proper equipment use.
• Monitor employee performance and ensure adherence to company policies and work schedules.

Pest and Disease Management:

• Identify and monitor pest and disease presence and coordinate timely control measures (chemical or biological).
• Maintain records of pest management activities and comply with environmental and safety regulations.

Quality Control and Record Keeping:

• Ensure consistent quality of plants and produce through proper cultivation practices.
• Maintain accurate records of planting schedules, crop performance, and greenhouse conditions.
• Track inputs and outputs to support production planning and reporting.

Health, Safety, and Compliance:

• Enforce compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies within the greenhouse.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and fertilizers.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify and mitigate safety hazards.

Resource and Inventory Management:

• Monitor inventory levels of seeds, fertilizers, growing media, and other inputs.
• Prepare requisitions and maintain adequate stock for uninterrupted operations.
• Optimize resource utilization to minimize waste and cost.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in greenhouse or nursery management.
• Strong knowledge of horticultural practices, irrigation systems, pest control, and plant nutrition.
• Experience with greenhouse automation systems is an advantage.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in humid and warm environments and perform physically demanding tasks when necessary.
• Proficiency in record-keeping and basic computer applications (MS Excel, farm management software).

Core Competencies:

• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Team leadership and motivation.
• Time management and multitasking ability.
• Knowledge of sustainable and climate-smart greenhouse practices (desirable).