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Title:                                       Administrative Assistant

Reports to:                             Director of Global Sourcing

Based at:                                Mucci Farms, Kingsville, ON

Revision Date:                       November 7, 2024

Type of Employment:           Full-Time, permanent, 5-days a week; and some additional hours which may include Saturdays, depending on workload, priorities and travel requirements. For internal purposes, this position is known as a Administrative Assistant.

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Provide high level administrative support to the Director and Global Sourcing Managers - orchestrating schedules, coordinating meeting, and handling travel and expense reports 
• Support with Grower events, working with Marketing and Mexico Team 
• Draft and review correspondences and documents for Director of Global Sourcing; conduct research and analyze information for upcoming business proposals and reports
• Managing corporate credit card expenses, calendars, travel arrangements, and correspondences for Director of Global Sourcing
• Handle sensitive financial information with professionalism, respect and the utmost of confidentiality and discretion
• Managing the day-to-day schedule for the Director 
• Organize and maintain files and records
• Arrange and co-ordinate meetings and events, (Grower events, working with Marketing and Mexico Team)
• Undertaking the tasks of receiving calls, take messages and routing correspondence
• Handling Directors’ requests and queries appropriately
• Develop and carry out an efficient documentation and filing system
• Perform basic administrative tasks, (photocopying, mailing, filing, and setting sending memos, accepting visitors, reviewing incoming reports)
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Post secondary degree/diploma in business or public administration or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven experience as an administrative assistant, executive assistant or in other administrative position
• Full comprehension of office management systems and procedures
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proven ability of exemplary planning and time management skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner, (verbal, written) to all levels of the organization 
• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish, (verbal, written) would be an asset

Physical Abilities:

• Must be able to sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.
• Must be able to lift material regularly up to 14 kg / 30 lbs; and occasionally up to 23 kg / 50lbs
• Must be able to climb stairs and stand on feet for an extended period of time.
• Must be able to work in a temperature-controlled environment of approximately 13 ˚C / 55 ˚F.

Job Requirements: The incumbent will be committed to customer service excellence and leading by example. A positive attitude in the workplace is required as is the ability to adhere to all human resources, operational and food and health safety policies and procedures. 

Note: This description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined and other duties may be assigned. 

Mucci welcomes and encourages applications with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require a specific accommodation due to a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resource Department so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation. Mucci is achieving a culture and work environment that is supportive of employees with disabilities and promotes dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity.

Title: Grower Liaison Manager

Reports to: Director of Global Sourcing

Based at: Mucci International Marketing Inc., Kingsville, ON

Type of Employment: Full-Time, permanent, 5 days a week; Monday through Friday, and some additional hours which may include Saturday’s and holidays, depending on workload and priorities.

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• The Grower Liaison Manager will oversee, develop, and maintain the Grower Liaison team as they grow the relationships with all growers for Mucci International Marketing Inc.
• The Grower Liaison position serves as a liaison between the company and growers
• Deliver industry knowledge, support, and services to liaisons to enable their business success and build on their success
• Continually work with Liaisons; seek to understand what their growers need.
• In conjunction with the Director of Global Sourcing, plan annual grower functions and develop liaison KPI’s
• Ensures the accuracy and maintenance of all grower records and contracts, for reporting
• Working in unison with the grower, liaison, and providing consultation on best horticulture practices including food safety, crop evaluation, harvest projections, and quality assurance (from Greenhouse to packaging)
• Understand and utilize grower relationships for contract set-up and maintenance, supply/cost evaluation and analysis, and harvest scheduling
• Initiate and develop a working relationship with all growers that ship produce to Mucci International Marketing Inc.
• Assist growers with recommendations of plant varieties
• Develop and execute a system that will provide daily feedback to individual growers on fruit quality and methods to increase quality, when applicable
• Assist in the optimal utilization of the Mucci packing facility by providing the commodity Planners with timely and accurate harvest projections that, at a minimum, should include information related to varieties, volume, quality and timing
• Develop a grower base to Support the required Sales Demands by commodity, quality and varieties in Canada, USA and Mexico
• Maintain a grower database with all pertinent information for current use and historical purposes
• Develop and execute grower contracts to fulfill requirements for volume and quality for defined Customer specifications
• Must be willing and able to travel as needed to support business needs
• Any other duties and responsibilities as required

Specific Activities:

• Assist in the development of the Supply needs to support Mucci Sales on a seasonal basis
• Search/Hunt for growers in Canada and Mexico
• Grower retention
• Communicate all Quality issues with growers and offer assistance to help with issue
• Forecasting weekly projections from growers and updating the planning sheets
• Ensure growers are using the IFOODS forecasting tool
• Work closely with dedicated Mucci grower with new seed varieties to improve over quality flavor and production
• Packaging Plan - Plan accordingly and Ensure growers are achieving and meeting their agreed weekly volumes
• Regular Grower Visits - every 2 weeks in Canada
• Grower performance tracking - week to week tracking of actual cases vs projected cases
• Settle Growers PO's Mexico and Canada (outside of Grower Pool) and track profitability
• Communication of quality issues to Growers
• Work closely with Commodity planners, Sales, Quality and Production Teams
• Attend various shows throughout the year
• Attend Mucci Farms planning session
• Update Grower database
• Travel as needed to various Growers in Canada, U.S., and Mexico
• Assist procurement team with intown purchases from Growers

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Completion of post-secondary education
• 4+ years of grower relations and/or produce management experience
• Self-farming or farm management background a plus
• Knowledge of tomato, cucumber, peppers production
• Must be able to communicate in a clear and concise manner, (written and verbal)
• Proven ability to motivate and effectively lead others
• Proven ability to bring a balance of energy, assertiveness, and drive when dealing with Growers

Physical Abilities:

• Must be able to sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs
• Must be able to lift material regularly up to 14 kg/30 lbs; and occasionally up to 23 kg/ 50lbs
• Able to climb stairs and stand on feet for an extended period of time
• Work in a temperature-controlled environment of approximately 13 ˚C / 55 ˚F

Job Requirements: The incumbent will be committed to customer service excellence and leading by example. A positive attitude in the workplace is required as is the ability to adhere to all human resources, operational and food and health safety policies and procedures.

Note: this description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined and other duties may be assigned.

Mucci Farms welcomes and encourages applications with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require a specific accommodation due to a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resource Department so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation. Mucci Farms is achieving a culture and work environment that is supportive of employees with disabilities and promotes dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity.

Full time employment 6-days a week.

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Receive the orders of fertilizers and mix of fertilizers, ensure the proper disposal of containers and keep the Fertilizer Room clean and organized.
• Daily collection of water samples for testing pH, EC and drainage percentage to present to the Senior Grower.
• Weekly collection of water samples for lab analysis of Feed, Drain and Media.
• Clean, maintain and repair the irrigation systems and its parts such as Irrigation lines, valves, diaphragms and filters.
• Inspect, clean and/or refill probes, thermostats, heating valves etc.
• Clean and maintain the spays
• Collect information about coming orders of bio controls and/or bees and ensure they are distributed and placed correctly and timely.
• Monitor the effectiveness of the pollination.
• Prepare the mixes for the spray applications.
• Calibrate the sprayers and ensure volumes and doses used are according to Grower’s recommendation.
• Ensure the proper washing and disposal of pesticides containers in compliance with the Pesticide Act Regulations.
• Control of Inventory of Personal Protective Equipment such as spray suits, masks, gloves, etc.
• Control of Inventory of Pesticides, must keep monthly inventory updated.
• Ensure spray applications prescribed by the Grower are done correctly, safely and timely.
• Keep the record of all the spray applications in the proper forms with all information needed.
• Communicate to the Grower any indications of pests and diseases.
• Keep record of all the variables needed in any trails or research taking place in the facility.
• Remove diseased plants for testing or disposal
• Support the jobs of cleaning and disinfection of the Greenhouses at the end/beginning of each crop cycle; must learn to operate machinery and know all the procedures in these kinds of jobs.
• Maintain high standards of conduct and professionalism.
• As Assistant Grower must be familiar with all the systems and procedures of the Greenhouse to be able to act as an alternative when a Grower, or a Labour Supervisor or a Scout are absent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum 2-years of experience as Assistant Grower in a high-tech glass greenhouse environment.
• Familiarity with Computers.
• Must be familiar with horticultural nomenclature.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, oral and spoken) in English; additional languages (i.e. Spanish, will be considered an asset).
• Post-secondary education is considered an asset.

Physical Abilities: Must be physically fit and able to lift heavy material (i.e. up to 50lbs). There is a requirement to bend, climb, stand, sit, walk and kneel for prolonged periods of time.

Title: Continuous Improvement Manager

Reports to: Director of Operations

Based at: Mucci Pac Ltd., Kingsville, Ontario

Type of Employment: Full time, permanent, extended hours depending on workload and priorities, which will include Saturdays, and possible Sundays.

Responsibilities Include:

• Establish relationships with department managers in order to gain a broad understanding of company procedures
• Lead problem-solving efforts to improve quality and eliminate waste in all areas of the business
• Achieve warehouse operational objectives by communicating and understanding the warehouse operations information
• Make recommendations and execute strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends
• Study production analytics to ensure organization is meeting operational efficiency
• Study all production & business processes, making recommendations for optimization
• Identify and facilitate process improvement projects to drive operational efficiency
• Develop processes and systems to ensure sustainability, lead all sustainability initiatives
• Develop and nurture a culture of Lean Continuous Improvement and positive forward thinking
• Analyzing process work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout; implementing changes as needed.
• Monitor and drive key performance metrics and report to senior management on progress, savings and future projects
• Maintain and report Key Performance Indicators relevant to all Operational functions

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience implementing Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives
• Lean/Six Sigma certification
• Experience with conducting time studies, work flow analysis and other methods of determining value added and non-value added time during operations
• Proficiency in problem solving skills and root cause analysis is essential
• Must have strong time management skills with emphasis on meeting deadlines
• Highly energetic and assertive with strong leadership skills
• Excellent, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Firm understanding of MS Office Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Produce Industry knowledge will be an asset

Physical Abilities: Must be physically fit and able to lift heavy material (up to 50 lbs.). Must be able to climb stairs and stand for extended periods of time. As our facilities are temperature controlled to approximately 55°F or 13°C, must be able to work in that environment.

Job Requirements: The incumbent will be committed to customer service excellence and leading by example. A positive attitude in the workplace is required as is the ability to adhere to all human resources, operational and food and health safety policies and procedures.

Title: HR Recruiter

Reports To: Director of HR

Based at: Mucci Pac Ltd., Kingsville, ON

Type of Employment: Full-Time, permanent, 5-days a week; and some additional hours depending on workload and priorities.

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Assist with recruiting plans including, assisting and attending Job Fairs and Career Fairs, resume screening and setting up interviews and creating job descriptions for new or existing positions
• Efficiently and effectively fill open positions.
• Assist in develop a pool of qualified candidates in advance of need.
• Utilize Indeed for recruitment. Post positions to appropriate Internet sources.
• Research new resources for recruitment
• Conduct Employee Orientation and onboarding activities including new hire paperwork, introductions, tours of the office and workplace
• Serve as an employee advocate for new hires as well as established employees including conducting retention interviews
• Enter employee files and updating data into ADP Workforce Now
• Update job descriptions
• Assist in maintaining ID card system, adding and deleting users and maintaining zones and groups along with IT.
• Updating, organizing and maintaining employee files and the HR filing system
• Updating tracking sheets related to recruitment and internal transfers
• Reviewing, modifying, and updating orientation as needed
• Organizing and assisting with company events
• Assisting with the day-to-day efficient operation of the HR office

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• University degree or college diploma or certificate in Human Resources is preferred
• Knowledge of all HR related legislative requirements: Ministry of Labour, WSIB, Human Rights, Occupational Health and Safety, etc.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure, to multi-task and to reprioritize tasks on a daily basis
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, oral and spoken) in English
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook.
• Excellent documentation, communication, computer and time management skills.

Physical Abilities:

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to deal with challenging employees and/or situations.

Job Requirements: The incumbent will be committed to customer service excellence and leading by example. A positive attitude in the workplace is required as is the ability to adhere to all human resources, operational, food and health safety policies and procedures.

Note: This description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined and other duties may be assigned.

Title: Maintenance Technician – Afternoon Shift

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Based at: Mucci Pac Ltd., Kingsville, ON.

Type of Employment: Full time, permanent, 5-6 days a week, and potentially extended hours depending on workload and priorities; which could include possible Sunday shifts (unless stipulated otherwise in offer of employment).

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Must have good coordination and manual dexterity
• Must be mechanically inclined
• Knowledge of repairing and replacing defective parts
• Move machinery and equipment, using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all the machines especially on the sealers
• Repair and lubricate machines and equipment
• Sets up and operates machine and adjusts controls that regulate operational functions to ensure conformance to specifications.
• Assemble and install equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
• Bolt parts together, such as side and deck plates, jaw plates, to basic assembly of units
• Starts machine and observes mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect defects, malfunctions, or other machine damage.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Mechanical abilities in order to help troubleshoot production issues.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate any machinery breakdown, material concerns or shortages to maintenance, production supervisor or manager.

Physical Abilities:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.
• Must be physically fit and able to lift heavy material (i.e. up to 23 kg / 50 lbs.)
• Able to climb stairs and stand on feet for an extended period of time.
• Work in a temperature controlled environment of approximately 13 ˚C / 55 ˚F.
• Must be able to use a hand cart for moving product.

Job Requirements: The incumbent will be committed to customer service excellence and leading by example. A positive attitude in the workplace is required as is the ability to adhere to all human resources, operational and food and health safety policies and procedures.

Note: this description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined and other duties may be assigned.

Mucci welcomes and encourages applications with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require a specific accommodation due to a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resource Department so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation. Mucci is achieving a culture and work environment that is supportive of employees with disabilities and promotes dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity.