Ontario

Supply Chain Director - Guelph, ON

Job Type: Full Time / Permanent
Location: Guelph, ON

Would you like to be a part of a revolution in agriculture in Canada? If so, we would love to hear from you!

At GoodLeaf Farms we are a proud Canadian company at the forefront of innovation, striving to grow food security for communities from coast to coast. We are breaking ground in an industry that is quickly proving itself to be sustainable, not only environmentally but economically and socially as well. We are focused on producing ultra-fresh greens, 365 days a year using no harsh chemicals, a carbon footprint that is just half that of a traditional farm and using less than 10% of the water traditionally used, to create a world where plants thrive!

Why work at GoodLeaf Farms?

It is our commitment to provide you with the work environment and tools necessary to be successful in your role. We hope that you will find your work here rewarding, challenging, and meaningful.

  • You will have the opportunity to take your career to the next level. GoodLeaf is growing and we want you to grow along with us!

  • We have an entrepreneurial and inclusive spirit with the heart of a startup.

  • We foster an environment of cooperation and communication.

  • We have competitive compensation and benefits

Every day at GoodLeaf Farms we get to help solve the challenge of food security for communities across Canada and do it in innovative ways that inspire healthy lifestyles. We think that’s exciting and the best reason of all to join us!

What we are looking for

The Supply Chain Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of GoodLeaf’s supply chain operation nationally.  Accountability for procurement, finished goods and raw material inventory management, picking/ packing, as well as distribution & logistics.  The role will develop and implement strategies to optimize the flow of goods, ensuring efficiency, cost effectiveness, and compliance with regulations. 

A key area of focus is leading the processes for MRO (indirect) and Ingredients & packaging spend.   The Supply Chain Director will develop and lead procurement strategies to improve commercial terms, pricing and security of supply.

What you will be doing

Supply Chain Cost Control:

  • Develop and execute cost reduction strategies for the supply chain, focusing on logistics, procurement and inventory management.

  • Analyze supply chain performance to identify areas of inefficiency and implement cost savings initiatives.

  • Build strong supplier relationships to ensure security of supply, and negotiate strong contracts to achieve favorable pricing and terms to drive cost savings.

Supply Chain Strategy and Optimization:

  • Lead the development and implementation of the overall supply chain strategy, aligning it with the company’s business goals and objectives.

  • Continuously evaluate and optimize supply chain processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.

  • Make data-driven decisions to improve supply chain operations.

Team Leadership and Development:

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing supply chain team, providing guidance on process improvements, technology adoption, and problem-solving.

  • Foster a collaborative culture within the supply chain team, ensuring effective communication and alignment across functions.

  • Provide training and professional development opportunities to enhance team capabilities and performance.

Collaboration with Cross Functional Teams:

  • Work closely with other departments and farm locations to ensure alignment and smooth flow of information across the organization.

  • Collaborate and support new product launches, trials, and new customer onboarding.

Compliance and Risk Management:

  • Ensure compliance with SQF, CIFA, and HACCP and best practices related to supply chain operations.

  • Identify potential risks within the supply chain and develop contingency plans to mitigate disruptions.

  • Monitor and manage supplier performance, ensuring they meet quality, delivery, and compliance requirements.

Technology and System Management:

  • Leverage technology (ERP system) to optimize processes and improve visibility across the supply chain.

  • Facilitate the implementation of ERP activities and process development for the supply chain.

Follows and comply with all GoodLeaf Farms, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Provincial and Company Health and Safety standards and Company Safe Quality Foods standards and guidelines.

All other duties as assigned

Education and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Statistics, or related field.

  • Proven experience as a Supply Chain Leader within the manufacturing industry, minimum 8 years.  A focus on fresh food products is a definite asset.

  • Proven planning, procurement, warehouse management and Inventory management experience.

  • Demonstrated experience negotiating and experience managing supplier relationships.

  • Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills.

  • Experience with supply chain software, ERP systems and data analytics tools.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and make data driven decisions.

  • Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and precision in forecasting.

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams.

GoodLeaf Farms is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at GoodLeaf Farms are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

Logistics & Warehouse Manager - Guelph, ON

Job Type: Full Time / Permanent
Location: Guelph, ON

Would you like to be a part of a revolution in agriculture in Canada? If so, we would love to hear from you!

At GoodLeaf Farms we are a proud Canadian company at the forefront of innovation, striving to grow food security for communities from coast to coast. We are breaking ground in an industry that is quickly proving itself to be sustainable, not only environmentally but economically and socially as well. We are focused on producing ultra-fresh greens, 365 days a year using no harsh chemicals, a carbon footprint that is just half that of a traditional farm and using less than 10% of the water traditionally used, to create a world where plants thrive!

Why work at GoodLeaf Farms?

It is our commitment to provide you with the work environment and tools necessary to be successful in your role. We hope that you will find your work here rewarding, challenging, and meaningful.

  • You will have the opportunity to take your career to the next level. GoodLeaf is growing and we want you to grow along with us!

  • We have an entrepreneurial and inclusive spirit with the heart of a startup.

  • We foster an environment of cooperation and communication.

  • We have competitive compensation and benefits

Every day at GoodLeaf Farms we get to help solve the challenge of food security for communities across Canada and do it in innovative ways that inspire healthy lifestyles. We think that’s exciting and the best reason of all to join us!

What we are looking for

We're seeking an experienced Warehouse and Logistics Manager for our corporate team, located in Guelph, ON.  This position will oversee the efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods, ensuring that the right products are delivered to the right location, on time and at a good cost, across our network of facilities in Canada. Expertise in fulfillment, warehouse setup, inventory management, transportation logistics, sales support and staff training/coaching will be crucial to success.  This role will not manage direct reports but rather the functions across all of our facilities where teams perform the work, and will be required to support on weekends as required. 

What you will be doing

  • Develops and manages the Cycle Count Program and Annual Inventory Count program.

  • Reviews shortages and inventory adjustments daily (tracking/monitoring positive and negative adjustments - taking corrective action to fix continuous/similar offences).

  • Creates, reviews, deploys, and develops the Inventory Control procedures (root cause and solution execution, based on inventory recaps + cycle counts)

  • Maintains a high level of inventory accuracy, by ensuring system information is accurate with physical location. 

  • Works with the customer service team to identify and rectify finished goods shortages.

  • Supports the warehouse leaders to implement warehouse operations including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping.

  • Ensures compliance with health, safety, and security regulations in the warehouse.

  • Implements effective space allocation strategies based on inventory turnover and storage requirements.

  • Manages and maintains relationships with third party logistics partners ensuring effective coordination and timely order fulfillment.

  • Optimize delivery routes to customer destinations, working with customer service team and 3rd party freight company.

  • Resolves issues related to service deliveries, claims, directions, driver paperwork, regulations/permits.

  • Designs and leads the creation of reports that track daily shipping, receiving, freight savings and carrier on time delivery.

  • Coaches and trains warehouse workforce.

  • Contributes to the profitability of the company and ongoing business operations by initiating, recommending, and implementing continuous improvement strategies and initiatives.

  • Collaborates with the sales and operations teams to put together accurate and competitive proposals for fulfillment services.

  • Other responsibility and/or duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications

  • College diploma or bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.

  • 5+ years of experience in Warehouse and Logistics.

  • Strong business and management skills and experience in a warehouse and logistics operations environment, with a high degree of emphasis on customer service.

  • Strong ERP system experience.

  • Experience working at both strategic and operational levels.

  • Detailed understanding of supply chain methodologies and how to apply them.

  • Demonstrated planning, organizational, and analytical abilities.

  • Ability to work with all levels of company staff.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and a solution driven mind-set.

  • Flexibility to support the business on weekends as required, depending on operational needs.

  • Must be able to travel occasionally to farm locations across Canada or to distributors and/or brokers as needed

  • Fluency in written and oral French is an asset.

GoodLeaf Farms is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at GoodLeaf Farms are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

Environmental Health & Safety Manager - Guelph, ON

Job Type: Full Time / Permanent
Location: Guelph, ON – Hybrid

Would you like to be a part of a revolution in agriculture in Canada? If so, we would love to hear from you!

At GoodLeaf Farms we are a proud Canadian company at the forefront of innovation, striving to grow food security for communities from coast to coast. We are breaking ground in an industry that is quickly proving itself to be sustainable, not only environmentally but economically and socially as well. We are focused on producing ultra-fresh greens, 365 days a year using no harsh chemicals, a carbon footprint that is just half that of a traditional farm and using less than 10% of the water traditionally used, to create a world where plants thrive!

Why work at GoodLeaf Farms?

It is our commitment to provide you with the work environment and tools necessary to be successful in your role. We hope that you will find your work here rewarding, challenging, and meaningful.

  • You will have the opportunity to take your career to the next level. GoodLeaf is growing and we want you to grow along with us!

  • We have an entrepreneurial and inclusive spirit with the heart of a startup.

  • We foster an environment of cooperation and communication.

  • We have competitive compensation and benefits

Every day at GoodLeaf Farms we get to help solve the challenge of food security for communities across Canada and do it in innovative ways that inspire healthy lifestyles. We think that’s exciting and the best reason of all to join us!

What we are looking for

The Environment Health & Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring a safe working environment at all GoodLeaf facilities by developing, implementing, and monitoring safety programs, policies, and procedures, company-wide and at a regulatory level. This role requires a strong understanding of occupational health and safety regulations, risk assessment, and accident prevention strategies to maintain compliance and foster a culture of safety.  This role will provide guidance for return-to-work and work hazard analysis in conjunction with local People (Human Resources) teams.

What you will be doing

  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure facilities comply with local, provincial and federal occupational health and safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, WHMIS, WCB, Alberta Health, CNESST).

  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Identify and review hazard, risk and opportunities on an ongoing and proactive basis and ensure that appropriate follow-up actions are being implemented.

  • Safety Training & Education: Develop and deliver training programs on workplace safety, emergency response, hazardous material handling, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

  • Incident Investigation & Reporting: Conduct incident investigations based on incident classification and liaise with engineers, management and health and safety regulatory authorities to identify causes of accidents and prevent their recurrence.

  • Safety Audits & Inspections: Conduct regular site inspections and safety audits, ensuring compliance with safety policies and identifying areas for improvement.

  • Emergency Preparedness: Develop and implement emergency response plans, including fire safety, chemical spills, and evacuation procedures.

  • Machine Safety & Ergonomics: Implement and oversee machine safety protocols, ensuring proper guarding, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, and compliance with safety standards. Conduct ergonomic assessments to enhance workplace design and minimize musculoskeletal risks.

  • Collaboration & Leadership: Work with Farm Leadership teams, People and Development Team, and employees to promote a safety-first culture and encourage proactive safety measures.

  • PPE & Equipment Safety: Ensure proper selection, use, and maintenance of safety equipment, including personal protective gear and machine guarding.

  • Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze safety performance data, trends, and metrics to measure the effectiveness of safety initiatives and report findings to senior management.

  • Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on the latest safety trends, technologies, and best practices to enhance workplace safety programs.

  • Follows and complies with all GoodLeaf Farms, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Provincial and Company Health and Safety standards and Company Safe Quality Foods standards and guidelines.

  • All other duties as assigned

Education and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.

  • Minimum of 7+ years of experience in an Environmental Health & Safety role within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

  • Experience in a food manufacturing environment is an asset.

  • In-depth knowledge of safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, WHMIS, local labour laws).

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for risk assessment and incident investigations.

  • Expertise in Machine Safety and Ergonomics, with experience in conducting risk assessments and implementing solutions to reduce workplace injuries.

  • Excellent communication and training skills, with the ability to influence and educate employees at all levels.

  • Solid working knowledge of food safety industry practices and standards

  • Ability to travel within Canada approximately 25% of time.

  • Certification such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), or CRSP (Canadian Registered Safety Professional) is an asset.

  • Proficiency in safety management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Attention to detail and a proactive approach to safety.

  • Strong leadership and teamwork skills.

  • Ability to handle emergencies and make quick, informed decisions, being mindful of impact to company reputation and liability

  • Effective organizational and project management abilities

GoodLeaf Farms is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at GoodLeaf Farms are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.