Farm Manager

We are a Commercial Farm Management and Spray Company specializing in citrus production for over 20 years looking for an experienced, Hands-on Manager to oversee daily operations. We are seeking a Hardworking, qualified individual that can be a part of the team & grow with our company for years to come.

Responsibilities

• The farm manager has the primary responsibility for the planning, coordination, and implementation of all farm activities in a manner that supports the organization’s mission
• Managing a team of 20 or more staff as well as any farm contractors
• Provide direct supervision over employees to plan, assign and direct work.
• Keeping detailed records
• Communication with the director on plans, needs, and support of overall goals for the organization
• Work with the director to create an annual farming budget, for which the farm manager will primarily be responsible
• Evaluate efficiency and identify actions needed to improve performance while also managing employees, equipment, and water sources to maximize efficiency.
• Be able to recommend personnel actions that include promotions, wage adjustments, demotions, discipline, termination, etc.
• Inspect equipment daily to verify it is operating properly and safely.
• Ensure that any needed repairs are reported to the service/maintenance supervisor promptly and accurately.

Qualifications

• A successful candidate will have a passionate, healthy, self-motivated work ethic
• This position requires robust and practical knowledge of agricultural skills and farm management specifically with annual vegetable and fruit tree production
• The ideal candidate will be willing to make a commitment of at least three years and possess the following qualifications and experience:
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, including a proven track record of working in a cooperative team environment that requires a high level of planning and organization
• In addition, the experience and desire to work with and teach new farm crew members
• Experience with operating, maintaining, and repairing machinery and power equipment
• A willingness and ability to work outdoors in all types of weather, under potentially strenuous conditions
• A detail-oriented approach, with considerable attention to order, cleanliness, and an ongoing commitment to improving systems and practices
• Continuous personal development is encouraged and supported
• A calm, grounded presence
• Flexible, adaptive, and efficient
• A valid driver’s license
• Ability to legally work in the USA
• Ability to operate a large tractor
• Ability to regularly lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Cell phone communication
• Reliable transportation
• Satisfactory background and reference checks
• Time Requirements: This is a full-time job, year round

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Farming: 3 years (Preferred)
• Management: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location