IPM Lead

Primary Function: 

The IPM Lead is responsible for ensuring that scouts are trained and able to produce quality results efficiently.  Additionally, the IPM Lead will help support the IPM Manager in an administrative role  to build a highly effective team. 

Values: To perform the job successfully, the incumbent’s behavior must be consistent with the PRIDE values expected of all Mastronardi Produce employees: be Passionate; have Respect; be Innovative; be Driven and strive for Excellence.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Daily monitoring of scouts’ activities scouting of pest and disease in the greenhouse to ensure IPM standards and initiatives are being met.
• Communicating work schedules and procedures and coordinating activities with other departments under the guidance of the IPM Manager.
• Completing weekly monitoring and recording of beneficial insects versus pest population and verify detailed records on all disease presence.
• Assisting IPM Manger with purchasing process for all IPM supplies (i.e. quotes from venders, PO, inventory levels)
• Working with Accounting and Vendors to resolve open PO’s and missing paperwork for IPM supplies.
• Following IPM protocols of pest and disease management.
• Following all food and workplace safety policies related to personal protective equipment, applicator certification and training, chemical application and storage, record keeping, personal hygiene, illness, etc.

Education/Background Requirements:

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent required.
• 3 years previous work experience in a greenhouse, agriculture, or farm
• Ability to obtain a Pesticide License in the State of Michigan

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Demonstrated accuracy, thoroughness, diligence, and strong attention to detail when recording information
• Strong communication skills and proven success in communicating effectively at all levels
• Ability to motivate, influence, problem solve and be a change agent
• Demonstrated reliability, punctuality and commitment by ensuring work responsibilities and goals are met
• Ability to promote and follow greenhouse safety guidelines for items such as safe work practices, PPE, and biosecurity
• Ability to work varying shifts, potentially nights and weekends as business needs arise

Working Conditions:

• Greenhouse environment with variable and fluctuating temperatures based on season with high temperature in the summer months
• Must be able to work around bees
• Fluctuating hours and schedules subject to business needs
• Position requires sitting, standing, walking and bending on a regular basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.