IPM Manager

We are seeking an IPM Supervisor/Manager who will be responsible for managing the greenhouse's integrated pest management strategies at our farm in Ontario, NY. In this role you will supervise a team of scouts and ensure we continuously adhere to food safety, employee safety and all other legislative requirements. This position reports to our General Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Daily supervision of the scouts monitoring and scouting of pest and disease in the Greenhouse.
• Adhering to and supervision of IPM protocols.
• Compiling IPM and conventional reports for Growers' review.
• Monitoring efficiencies of control measures.
• Supervision of proper management and distribution of bios (live insects or mites).
• Management coordination on biological programs and implementation.
• Verification of pest and disease infestation trends.
• Maintaining up-to-date records.
• Planning, organizing, training and assigning scout duties as required.
• Planning the sprays to do according with the weekly pest and disease pressure of the greenhouse.
• Place weekly orders of Bios according with the weekly pest pressure of the greenhouse.
• Maintain strict control of the bio cost budget and the chemical cost budget.
• Place orders of the chemicals that will need to be sprayed according with the weekly pest and disease pressure of the greenhouse.
• Constantly research new chemical options to use in the greenhouse.
• Work in conjunction with the Food Safety department to get approval for new chemical options.
• Food Safety Paperwork.
• Knowledge of all Food Safety protocols.

Education/Background Requirements:

• Degree or diploma in Horticulture/Agriculture preferred.
• Previous experience with IPM in a greenhouse environment.
• 3 Years' experience of managing a team of 3 or more.
• Ability to manage multiple production teams under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven leadership experience in a team setting.
• Excellent critical and analytical skills.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Communicate effectively and professionally, both oral and written with the ability to foster positive relationships.
• Spanish is an asset.
• Proficient with MS Office Products.
• Ability to prioritize and deal with competing demands while considering the full business impact.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and time management skills.
• Knowledgeable of hydroponic vegetable pests and disease identification.
• Spray license required.
• Knowledge of chemical and pesticide management.
• Horticultural background knowledge and knowledge of hydroponic greenhouse operations.

Working Conditions:

• Position requires sitting, standing, walking and bending on a regular basis.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds. Limited kneeling, squatting and crawling required.
• Greenhouse environment where the temperature may reach 100°F and background noise approaches 70 dcbs.
• Seasonal work - long hours during busy seasons, shorter hours in slow seasons. Ability to work extra hours as needed to address emergency situations and complete bio program and sprays.
• Rotating evenings, weekends, & holiday responsibility.