About MyLand:

MyLand is a soil health company. By focusing on soil health, we help tackle two of the world’s biggest challenges: food security and climate disruption. Our innovative service allows farmers to easily and rapidly implement regenerative agriculture practices and improve their soil health by harnessing the land’s own natural ecosystem. We partner with farmers to infuse life into their soil, helping to return farms to their most fertile state, achieving greater productivity and enhanced profitability.

We are looking to hire a passionate, mission-oriented, driven Operations Manager to be responsible for leading and working alongside a team of service technicians and specialists at an Outpost that delivers exception customer service while installing and servicing systems and collecting soil samples for analysis. This role may also oversee several different Outpost locations. This is a leadership and in-field role that will be responsible for direct management of personnel, ensuring employee health, safety and environmental compliance, coordinating with growers, and performing in-field services. The expected distribution of time between administrative work and in-field work is 40/60, but can vary based on needs.

This role will report to Michael Ambuehl, Director of Operations.

This role will oversee operations at the Bakerfield, CA office with the expectation of completing in-field service and activities, decreasing the amount of in-field service as additional staff are added. This is a salary position with a Monday – Friday schedule. The position includes the use of a company vehicle for work related activities.

Responsibilities

· Lead MyLand operations in adherence to the company’s core values.

• Deliver exceptional customer service by managing the relationship between growers and operations employees, insuring great communication.
• Perform in-field service and activities including system installation, service, troubleshooting and soil sampling up to 60% of the time.

· Direct, manage and execute safe and efficient operation and allocation of MyLand systems and resources.

• Deploy and maintain the O&M strategy for MyLand operating assets assigned to the Outpost(s).

· Implement and improve standardized procedures for routine and corrective maintenance, site evaluations, system installations, soil sampling and remote operations to maximize operational efficiency.

· Perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control checks on operations procedures and assets.

· Support budgeting for multiple projects, monitoring and controlling costs.

· Manage and implement the EH&S program and safety policies to ensure operational and corporate compliance with OSHA and other government regulations and requirements.

• Direct and manage the staffing, safety, development, and training of operations personnel to Outpost(s)
• Manage and lead continuous improvements of operations with all other functional departments.
• Coordinate the execution of site evaluations and site installations, supporting other Outposts as needed.
• Serve as a technical expert for the regional team.

Skills & Qualifications

· At least five years of experience in an operational role and at least three years of leadership experience.

o A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in business, engineering, agriculture or a related field is preferred and may count toward 4 years of experience.

o Prior agriculture industry experience is preferred.

· Effective written and verbal communication with the ability to interact with senior managers, investors, growers, as well as with other managerial and technical employees.

· Must be a self-starter that is able to work with minimal supervision, evaluate risks, and make decisions to resolve issues with limited information.

· Experience in driving a safety culture.

· Ability to safely install, repair, service, test, and troubleshoot plumbing, mechanical, and low-voltage electrical equipment.

· Working knowledge of hand and power tools and personal protective equipment (PPE).

· Must be able to utilize computers and electronic equipment to plan, schedule, and document work and inventory.

· Able to perform root cause problem solving and implement corrective actions.

· Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel).

· Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

· Must be able to obtain and maintain a forklift certification.

· Must be able to lift, carry, transport equipment, tools, and materials up to 50 lbs.

· Must be able to sit, stand, and kneel/squat for extended periods of time.

· Must be able to work for extended periods of time outside in both hot and cold temperatures.

Learn More
To learn more about how MyLand is transforming soil health globally, visit myland.ag.

MyLand is a workplace where everyone belongs. It is imperative to our culture that all employees celebrate their background and experiences. We believe being true to who you are allows us all to be happier, more confident, and excited to do great things together. We are committed to building a company and community where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best. Because, without your unique perspective, we can't have ours.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $63,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Bakersfield, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bakersfield, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person