What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Production Manager position at Atlas Farm?
DEERFIELD Field Production Manager Full-Time - average 55 hours/week
April-November - 30-35 hours/week off-season Responsibilities: The Field
Production Manager is directly responsible for the production of all
field-grown crops. As well as being the lead grower, the person in this
position carries responsibilities for field crew management,
coordination with other farm management staff, and general operational
management. Field production tasks are the focus of the job year-round,
in areas including staff management, field preparation, planting,
cultivation, pest management, irrigation, harvest, equipment
maintenance, and supply management. Additional areas of focus include
crop planning, equipment sourcing, field production research and
training, staffing, and miscellaneous handyman work around the farm.
Qualifications: This position requires at least one year of management
experience and 2 years of vegetable crop production experience.
Applicants must be comfortable operating tractors and other farm
equipment in a field production setting, possess general mechanical
aptitude, and demonstrate strong communication and management skills.
April-November - 30-35 hours/week off-season Responsibilities: The Field
Production Manager is directly responsible for the production of all
field-grown crops. As well as being the lead grower, the person in this
position carries responsibilities for field crew management,
coordination with other farm management staff, and general operational
management. Field production tasks are the focus of the job year-round,
in areas including staff management, field preparation, planting,
cultivation, pest management, irrigation, harvest, equipment
maintenance, and supply management. Additional areas of focus include
crop planning, equipment sourcing, field production research and
training, staffing, and miscellaneous handyman work around the farm.
Qualifications: This position requires at least one year of management
experience and 2 years of vegetable crop production experience.
Applicants must be comfortable operating tractors and other farm
equipment in a field production setting, possess general mechanical
aptitude, and demonstrate strong communication and management skills.