Job Title: Equipment Operations Supervisor
Department: Operations – Farming Westside
Supervisor: Assistant Farm Manager
Status: At will, Full Time, Exempt - Administrative
EEO Class: 1 - First/Mid-Level Officials and Mgrs
Pay Grade: Grade 3 Pay Range 64,800- 72,500
BYOD: No
Hours: Monday – Friday, 6a to 3p with afterhours and weekends as needed
Websites: http://www.assemi-group-careers/
Compensation: Commensurate with experience. Exceptional benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement and daycare benefits.
Job Description:
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Farm Manager, the Equipment Operations Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of his or her designated field (s). The Equipment Operations Supervisor maintains an open line of communication with the Farm Labor Contractor (s) to ensure tasks are performed as required.
Essential Functions:
Responsible for supervising the proper execution of plantings, irrigation, chemical and fertilizer application;
Responsible for communicating daily tasks to Farm Labor Contractor (FLC) Supervisor;
Ensures that the FLC Supervisor has that which is necessary to complete a task and is responsible for informing the Assistant Farm Manager of tools and/or equipment needed;
Communicates quality control issues to FLC Supervisor; and
Works closely with Assistant Farm Manager to ensure proper FLC labor staffing.
Minimum Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and be willing to take on new roles as needed. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
5 years’ experience supervising workers responsible for preparing fields, planting, cultivating and harvesting crops;
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred;
Ability to following policies and procedures
Ability to document and report any issues relating to fields to Assistant Farm Manager timely
Ability to communicate in a clear, friendly, professional and proactive manner;
Be creative, flexible, and able to drive/guide change;
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines;
Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-entity, and multi-cultural environment; and
Strong leadership, management, and people skills.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Yes, supervises the application crew typically serviced by FLCs
Work Environment:
Fields: Most of their time outdoors, supervising and overseeing various farm activities. They may work in a variety of weather conditions, which may include extreme heat, cold, rain, or snow.
Office: They may also spend some time in an office setting, completing paperwork, scheduling tasks, and communicating with other farm staff, vendors, and customers. They may use computers and other technologies to track inventory, manage finances, and analyze data related to crop yields, and other performance metrics.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
Employee has presented any work restrictions and/or needed accommodations.
Essential Y/N
Physical Demand
Description
Percentage of Shift (Estimated)
Stand or sit
Must be able to remain in stationary position due to the nature of working at a computer.
25%
Walk
The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access office equipment and in the field to transport and set equipment.
50%
Use hands/fingers to handle or feel
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
20%
Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance
Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service the light and ceiling fans.
< 5%
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Occasionally positions self to access materials and equipment in the office as wells as transporting and setting equipment in the field.
25%
Talk/hear
The person in this position frequently communicates with other employees in the office and outside contacts.
50%
See
Frequently assess field conditions, irrigation and pump equipment, digital and paper files. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus with reasonable accommodations, of any required.
100%
Carry weight, lift
Occasionally move office materials such as copy paper and files Frequently lifts and moves 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
< 5%
Retrieves and reviews
Review and respond to emails and voicemails.
20%
Places
Places purchase orders to suppliers to maintain needed materials and supplies for the company.
< 5%
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full time at will position, and work hours are typically Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as needs demand.
Travel:
Travel is primarily throughout the San Joaquin valley during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required.
Work Authorization:
Must be eligible to work in the United States
This job description documents the general nature and level of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities. Job incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as required.