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Packing Supervisor – Live Goods

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Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and help ensure the smooth flow of quality plants from transplanting to shipping? Van Belle Nursery, a leader in the horticulture industry, is seeking a dedicated and organized Production & Packing Supervisor to join our team for a one-year maternity leave position. .

Van Belle Nursery Finished Plants is located in beautiful Abbotsford British Columbia where the scenery is beyond beautiful. At this location we are the leading grower of ornamental plants for major Canadian mass market retailers.

As the Production & Packing Supervisor, you will play a critical role in ensuring our plants are transplanted, packed, and shipped on schedule, meeting the highest quality standards. Your leadership and coordination will keep the process efficient, organized, and running smoothly.

Van Belle Nursery practices open book management, sharing the finances and giving employees a stake in the outcome through a profit sharing program. We’re committed to the strong culture that has been cultivated through five Core Values:

Best Effort, Always Positive, Respect People, Find A Better Way, and Do It Well.

Every employee is responsible for protecting and contributing to our culture by living these Values.

What You’ll Do:
Packing Responsibilities:

  • Keep the shipping area clean, safe, and well-organized.
  • Oversee packing processes, ensuring quality and accuracy.
  • Coordinate the fulfillment of orders, including hard goods and broker materials.
  • Collaborate with growers to ensure plants are pest-free, hydrated, and healthy before picking.
  • Monitor and maintain supplies (e.g., fasteners, label guns, twist ties) for efficient packing stations.
  • Prioritize shipping loads based on delivery schedules and ensure secure wrapping for transport.

Production Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and update the inventory of pots and materials.
  • Supervise and coordinate transplant crews, ensuring schedules are met with high-quality results.
  • Manage transplant processes, including soil, pots, tags, and inventory accuracy.
  • Maintain plants in the warehouse with proper water and air circulation.
  • Keep detailed photographic records of plants by week and vendor.

Daily, Weekly & Seasonal Tasks:

  • Lead daily huddles and adjust crew rotations for efficiency.
  • Enter production data into systems and oversee supply levels.
  • Participate in weekly and monthly planning meetings.
  • Conduct seasonal inventory and evaluations of workers.

How You’ll Succeed

We’ll know your’re winning when:

  • Packing is completed on time with the expected quality.
  • Transplanting goals are achieved daily with consistent quality.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Proven experience in production or warehouse supervision.
  • Strong organizational and leadership skills.
  • A proactive, hands-on approach to solving challenges and leading teams.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • The ability to communicate effectively (Spanish language skills are a bonus).

Terms of Employment:

Full-time Maternity Leave – 1 year

Wages:

$25-30/hr

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