Facility Manager - Arvin, CA

JOB POSTING: FACILITY MANAGER   Location:                          Arvin, CA Reports to:                       Director of Seed Production Salary Range:                 $93,769 – $107,834 Exempt Employee (based on experience and education)   Employee Benefits   \tProfit Sharing – Annually \t401k - Eligibility after 3 months. 100% matching up to 6% of salary \tHealth Insurance - Eligibility after 1 month, 100% paid for employee and 50% for dependents/spouse/domestic partner (Medical/Vision/Dental/Life & LTD)   At Bejo Seeds, Inc., we are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome veterans and individuals with disabilities to join our team. Our primary focus revolves around delivering high-quality, market-specific vegetable seeds. As a vital part of the global Bejo team, we are actively involved in various aspects of our industry, including breeding, seed production, marketing, sales, trials, product development, and customer support. A Brief Overview The primary responsibility of the Facility Manager is the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, facilitating all phases of seed production and breeding programs in the region of the Arvin Facility. This role also negotiates contracts with area growers for test plots, grow-outs, and trials. Plays an essential part of the local production management team, managing crops from planting to harvest. This role encompasses multifunctional responsibilities, involving the development of proprietary agronomic methods and machinery. The demand for this position necessitates dedicating 50 hours weekly during peak seasons. Supports their Regional Production Manager directing fieldwork, transplanting, cultivation, scouting, sampling, and harvesting crops for evaluation.  In addition to the management of the regional field technicians and onsite farm manager, this position is responsible for facility safety requirements, managing and implementing all facility and safety OSHA requirements.  Travel to other Regions to assist on projects as needed. Essential Activities \t \t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t\tWork with seed production department and plant breeders to develop and manage an annual station budget that supports research and production goals and objectives. Will be the implementation lead for all station budget activities. \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t\tAbility to communicate and schedule activities for seed production and research and personnel, both at this and other locations. \t\t\t\tNegotiate with vendors and various contractors for facility services. \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t\tSupervise and plan out duties for full-time and part-time positions at the Arvin facility to implement the seed production and research plan of work in the most efficient and safe manner and to ensure all equipment is safe and ready for seasonal operations. \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t\tMeet regularly with their Regional Production Manager for planning and integration of production fields. \t\t\t\tMaintaining current facility and overseeing various new construction projects. \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t \t   Qualifications \tRequired – Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomic Business, Pest Management, Crop Biotechnology or related disciplines. \tRequired 5-7 year’s experience in crop production and seed production. \tRequired 5-7 year’s experience in operating a tractor and other heavy equipment. \tRequired – California Private Applicator license \tRequired – Valid driver’s license and record in good standing, commercial driver’s license is a plus.   \t \t\t \t\t\t \t\t\tKnowledge, Skills & Abilities \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t\tKnowledge and understanding of growing crops, the natural cycle, growth conditions and principles of crop production. \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t\tKnowledge and understanding of  various types and features of pests in plants and crops; different kinds of pest control methods, activities using conventional or biological methods taking into account the type of plant or crop, environmental and climate conditions and health and safety regulations.  Understanding of pollination and insects involved in pollination. \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t\tAbility to organize and instruct labor crews. \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t\tAbility to work in a team environment with good communication skills. \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t\tAbility to work extended hours during the peak planting and harvest seasons and in adverse weather. \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t\tExperience in Microsoft Office and ability to learn and use Farm Management System software.  \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t\tComfortable working flexible schedules including weekends or off-hours during critical periods. \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t\tBilingual – Spanish \t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t \t   Travel Requirements The ability and readiness to travel to other regions with short notice is a requirement of this position 10% of your annual time. Our people are passionate about what they do, the products they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family and culture that values collaboration, innovation, and dedication, we're the right company for you. 

Salary : $93,769 - $107,834