What are the responsibilities and job description for the Farm Manager position at Ag Jobs?
Job Description
We are seeking a driven individual with a passion for the produce industry. One of our clients is looking to add a strong Farm Manager to their team. Responsibilities include:
1) Provide day-to-day leadership and management to direct reports to ensure all farming operations such as ground prep, planting, cultivating, irrigating, fertility and pest control applications lead to commodities being grown at the highest yield and lowest cost
2) Evaluate current farming practices and make recommendations based on the results of the evaluation
3) Manage quality control for all company commodities to ensure crops quality specifications are being met
4) Ensure crop rotations and timing practices are cost-efficient and lead to the best utilization of ranches and blocks for scheduling purposes
5) Inspect the growing progress of all sites in order to make sound and accurate farming decisions
6) Seek and incorporate new technologies and capabilities into daily operations to improve growing operations
7) Oversee pest control program to ensure crop health and provide analysis to Control Advisor to ensure spray applications eliminate pests.
8) Prepare reports for management regarding farm conditions, crop yields, machinery breakdowns, or labor problems
9) Collaborate with greenhouses to meet trial needs
10) Analyze soil conditions to determine crop-acre allocations
11) Develop and maintain effective communications between Management, other employees, and any other individuals that affect the operations of the farm
12) Analyze usage reports and determine improvements and efficiencies
13) Oversee all soil fumigant applications
14) Maintain accurate, detailed records of all crop production
15) Coordinate and be responsible for all compliance with food safety and organic SOPs, chemical use and requirements, environmental affairs, as well as governmental and administrative issues
16) Coordinate with the company's Operations Manager and accounting team to develop crop budgets and manage crop input costs
17) Analyze all growing activities and implement improvements for increases crop production, quality and efficiency
18) Maintain accurate, detailed records of all crops from ground preparation to ready-to-harvest yields
19) Assist direct reports to organize and schedule weekly workflow so that the farming operation runs smoothly and efficiently
20) Plan and schedule the next week's cultural operations and communicate this plan to employees
21) Provide timely and accurate reporting of operational issues regarding equipment and personnel to the company's Operations Manager and Human Resources department
22) Work with Shop Manager to oversee the repair and maintenance of all equipment necessary to accomplish farming operations
23) Provide mechanical expertise and support to all crop equipment and machinery
24) Ensure proper safety protocols are followed by all employees and monthly safety meetings are implemented and attended
25) Collaborate with the company's Operations Manager to develop and implement plans for operational efficiency gains
26) Maintain inventory and work with the Ranch Manager to ensure efficient usage
27) Ensure that the growing team maintains safety compliance with all local state, federal and regulatory agencies
28) Ensure proper safety policies are followed by all employees and conduct safety tailgate meetings
29) Act as a liaison between multiple departments
30) Perform other duties as assigned
Critical Requirements
1) Appropriate full-time work experience is mandatory (no students or fresh graduates please)
2) Recent experience in the produce industry is strongly preferred
3) Preference will be given to candidates with recent experience in farm management
If you are qualified and aspire to work for an excellent, established company whose employees believe in teamwork and make great contributions to the industry, then this could be a golden opportunity for you. Please apply ASAP!
Compensation and Other Details
Base Salary: Highly competitive package, commensurate with experience
We are seeking a driven individual with a passion for the produce industry. One of our clients is looking to add a strong Farm Manager to their team. Responsibilities include:
1) Provide day-to-day leadership and management to direct reports to ensure all farming operations such as ground prep, planting, cultivating, irrigating, fertility and pest control applications lead to commodities being grown at the highest yield and lowest cost
2) Evaluate current farming practices and make recommendations based on the results of the evaluation
3) Manage quality control for all company commodities to ensure crops quality specifications are being met
4) Ensure crop rotations and timing practices are cost-efficient and lead to the best utilization of ranches and blocks for scheduling purposes
5) Inspect the growing progress of all sites in order to make sound and accurate farming decisions
6) Seek and incorporate new technologies and capabilities into daily operations to improve growing operations
7) Oversee pest control program to ensure crop health and provide analysis to Control Advisor to ensure spray applications eliminate pests.
8) Prepare reports for management regarding farm conditions, crop yields, machinery breakdowns, or labor problems
9) Collaborate with greenhouses to meet trial needs
10) Analyze soil conditions to determine crop-acre allocations
11) Develop and maintain effective communications between Management, other employees, and any other individuals that affect the operations of the farm
12) Analyze usage reports and determine improvements and efficiencies
13) Oversee all soil fumigant applications
14) Maintain accurate, detailed records of all crop production
15) Coordinate and be responsible for all compliance with food safety and organic SOPs, chemical use and requirements, environmental affairs, as well as governmental and administrative issues
16) Coordinate with the company's Operations Manager and accounting team to develop crop budgets and manage crop input costs
17) Analyze all growing activities and implement improvements for increases crop production, quality and efficiency
18) Maintain accurate, detailed records of all crops from ground preparation to ready-to-harvest yields
19) Assist direct reports to organize and schedule weekly workflow so that the farming operation runs smoothly and efficiently
20) Plan and schedule the next week's cultural operations and communicate this plan to employees
21) Provide timely and accurate reporting of operational issues regarding equipment and personnel to the company's Operations Manager and Human Resources department
22) Work with Shop Manager to oversee the repair and maintenance of all equipment necessary to accomplish farming operations
23) Provide mechanical expertise and support to all crop equipment and machinery
24) Ensure proper safety protocols are followed by all employees and monthly safety meetings are implemented and attended
25) Collaborate with the company's Operations Manager to develop and implement plans for operational efficiency gains
26) Maintain inventory and work with the Ranch Manager to ensure efficient usage
27) Ensure that the growing team maintains safety compliance with all local state, federal and regulatory agencies
28) Ensure proper safety policies are followed by all employees and conduct safety tailgate meetings
29) Act as a liaison between multiple departments
30) Perform other duties as assigned
Critical Requirements
1) Appropriate full-time work experience is mandatory (no students or fresh graduates please)
2) Recent experience in the produce industry is strongly preferred
3) Preference will be given to candidates with recent experience in farm management
If you are qualified and aspire to work for an excellent, established company whose employees believe in teamwork and make great contributions to the industry, then this could be a golden opportunity for you. Please apply ASAP!
Compensation and Other Details
Base Salary: Highly competitive package, commensurate with experience
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