Harvesting Supervisor

Florida Crystals is a leading domestic sugar producer and North America’s first fully integrated cane sugar company, guiding our sugar from farm to table.  We are America’s first and only producer of certified organic sugar, grown and harvested in the United States. Our renewable energy facility is the largest of its kind in North America and provides clean energy that powers our sugar operations, which helps us reduce our use of fossil fuels.  Florida Crystals also sustainably farms rice, sweet corn and other vegetables in rotation with our sugarcane.  Our rice mill is the only rice mill in Florida. 

OVERVIEW

In this position, the employee will be the front line supervisor of a sugar cane harvesting unit.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Comply with and enforce Florida Crystals Corporation’s Environmental Health and Safety Policy (EHS), must understand and adhere to all Osceola’s policies and procedures
• Coordinate safety meetings as required by safety policies and goals.
• Responsible for harvesting schedule which includes but is not limited to water control at harvest sites,
• harvest sequence and transportation of harvested cane to the mill.
• Supervise, communicate and execute the daily activity plan to team members.
• Manage farm equipment, maintenance and repairs with the shop team.
• Maintain consistent communication with Manager, coach team members and provide feedback to all levels,
• and maintain a professional and courteous relationship with all internal departments and outside
• contractors.
• Coach, counsel and educate team members on company and Human Resources policies and procedures;
• support Osceola Farms Co. Work Rules Policy; partner with Human Resources to take corrective action as
• needed
• Recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency and
• services performed.
• All other duties as directed by management representatives
• Assign duties, such as harvesting of crops or equipment maintenance.
• Train workers in techniques such as harvesting and in the use of safety measures.
• Drive or operate farm machinery such tractors when needed.
• Prepare and maintain time or payroll reports.

WORK EXPERIENCES

• Minimum of three (3) years of previous agricultural experience working in harvesting operations.
• Years of experience may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Years of experience may be substituted for education.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• Responsible for supervising a harvesting crew.

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

• A valid driver’s license is required. Commercial driver’s license a plus.
• Must be able to function independently, demonstrate flexibility and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Must be able to function independently, demonstrate flexibility and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Exercise good judgment and solid thought process.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members and other management staff.
• Ability to respond to inquiries and/or complaints from team members.
• Ability to use technology such as computers, mobile devices and software.
• Ability to read, analyze and complete reports
• Good communication skills – requires the ability to effectively communicate verbally and written.
• Must be able to coordinate multiple duties of an urgent nature
• Knowledge of techniques and equipment for harvesting cane.
• Knowledge of machines and their uses.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Teaching others how to do something.
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
• The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
• Bilingual a Plus (Spanish)

LOCATION OF ROLE

• Work will be performed predominately outdoors

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.