Shop Supervisor

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Summary:

The Shop Supervisor is responsible for managing the farm shops to ensure the execution of a prioritized workflow that aligns with the operational priorities of the blueberry and hazelnut farming division. This position supervises and coordinates maintenance efforts on all agricultural equipment and vehicles, ensuring efficiency and compliance with safety regulations. The role is essential to support organizational goals and model best practices, guided by our values of Excellence, Accountability, Transparency and

Stewardship (EATS).

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes and coordinates activities related to agricultural shop operations in assigned geographic areas.
• Provides leadership, training, and guidance to shop personnel while fostering teamwork and a productive work atmosphere.
• Supervises daily operations, manages mechanics and shop personnel, and delegates tasks to ensure maintenance and special projects do not hinder farm operations.
• Provides timely feedback regarding equipment downtime to farm managers and operators.
• Optimizes farm equipment operational time and identify areas for improvement.
• Recommends and implements continuous improvement projects.
• Monitors shop operations, identify risks, and propose mitigation plans.
• Manages all equipment systems and maximizes the effective use of technology.
• Schedules, coordinate, supervise, and monitor all shop and equipment operations.
• Creates budgets, forecast expenses, and ensure shop operations remain within allocated budgets.
• Communicates shop operations and costs to management.
• Ensures operational efficiency is measurable and accountable.
• Mentors and develop personnel on policies, procedures, and safety standards per company regulations.
• Promotes a best-in-class safety program by ensuring compliance with safety training, food safety programs, PPE use, and OSHA regulations.
• Manages inventory of parts and fuel at the farm shop.
• Coordinates with farm teams on equipment repairs, preventive maintenance, and installations.
• Assists farm managers with the coordination of equipment movement.
• Maintains maintenance records and scheduling for vehicles and farm equipment.
• Keeps shop facilities and yards clean and organized.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.
• Ensures timecards are reviewed and approved properly.
• Partners with safety to promote a positive safety culture.
  
  

Requirements

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily, including all important aspects of the job- whether performed daily, weekly, monthly, or annually; and any duty that occurs at irregular intervals. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Considerable knowledge in mechanics, maintenance, and repairs.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and proper safety practices.
• Ability to forecast, track results, and analyze financial data to meet budget projections.
• Proficiency in diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic issues and performing necessary repairs.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Availability of working 55-56 hours per week, including nights and weekends as needed.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to foster teamwork and accountability.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company information.
• Adaptability to changing situations and multiple priorities.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to promoting a safe work environment and adherence to company safety policies.
• Supports and promotes company and departmental values and goals.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• 5 years of farm mechanic experience.
• Mechanic certification a plus.
• Ability to obtain a California Private Applicator Certificate.
• Proficient computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the Company’s insurance carrier.
• Bilingual verbal and written English/Spanish, preferred.
  
  

Salary Description

$23 to $28 per hour