Do you have experience in leading multiple teams in operations? Are you able to forge one successful team from different departments contributing to the same goal? Do you sincerely believe that collaboration leads to the best results and do you have the guts to take the necessary steps to achieve that? Are you familiar with the horticultural sector and do you have the ambition to take ownership and responsibility to lead operations to operational excellence? If you also want to make an active contribution to the company's future strategy, then this position at Ontario Plants Propagation is tailor-made for you!
Ontario Plants Propagation Ltd. is North America’s leading supplier of high-quality plants for hydroponic and organic greenhouse growers. Ontario Plants specializes in the propagation of greenhouse vegetable plants, particularly tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and eggplants. In the past few years, the company has made great progress in supplying plants for the cultivation of strawberries, raspberries, and other soft fruit.
Ontario Plants is currently the largest player in its sector within the North American market, with significant ambitions to expand both its product range and geographic footprint. Since joining the globally operating Cofra Sustainable Food Group—a financially robust, family-owned equity fund—Ontario Plants has seen its growth ambitions turn into actionable plans. There are now concrete strategies to establish new production facilities in other regions, aiming for comprehensive coverage across the North American and Canadian markets.
Currently, 45 acres of concrete-floored greenhouse is operational alongside a large outdoor area where annually over 50 million plants are produced at this moment.
A second facility, located 30 kilometers from the current operation, is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2024. This 13-acre, state-of-the-art greenhouse marks the first of four planned expansions. It will feature full automation with rolling tables, LED lighting, the latest climate management tools, and a design focused on optimal growing and labor conditions. This innovative and unique project aligns seamlessly with the ambitious goals of Ontario Plants.
Realising operational excellence and contributing to business strategy on executive level
Ambitious hands-on leader with a drive to increase productivity and product quality at optimal operating costs within all current and future locations
Job requirements
Competences
Ontario Plants Propagation Ltd. offers a dynamic position within a highly ambitious working environment. Great conditions are available for the ideal candidate.
Interested?
Ontario Plants Propagation Ltd. has exclusively outsourced the Search and Selection for the vacancy of Chief Operating Officer to CeresRecruitment.
For more information, please contact Danny Fiere (+31 6 49 87 97 87) or Ines van Marrewijk (+31 6 11 34 77 78).
A personality questionnaire is part of the procedure.