What are the responsibilities and job description for the Area Manager (Farm) position at AgReserves, Inc.?
South Valley Farm is seeking a results-oriented Area Manager to oversee the intensive management of personnel, land, water, and machinery for the purpose of producing high yielding and quality crops, maximizing profits, and improving the integrity of resources for a large farming area within the assigned entity. A successful Area Manager continually identifies opportunities for improvement in all operational aspects and works closely with local leadership to ensure the assets of the company are being optimized and all production teams work together safely, efficiently, and effectively to achieve common goals.
Responsibilities :
- Coordinate, develop and execute annual crop plans efficiently, timely, and in accordance with accounting budgeting cycle.
- Set yield, quality, and budget goals for the farm unit managers and as a team, meet or exceed the established crop yield and quality goals.
- Train the farm team on how to maximize crop margins.
- Effectively manage development goals for each direct report and supervise the same for all employees in stewardship.
- Manage the overall cost per unit on the "Financial Report" to maximize returns.
- Work in conjunction with farm management team and support services to achieve farm and company-wide objectives.
- Notify upper management of issues and / or variances, (including budget items), along with corrective recommendations immediately.
- Ensure company assets are secured from loss or damage and keep the stewardship at a "Tour Ready" status.
- Obtain an OSHA Frequency Rate at or below Industry average while striving for rates at half of industry standards.
- Champion a world-class safety culture through on-going trainings, effective preventative maintenance programs, positive promotions, and ensuring compliance with Good Agricultural Practices and all regulatory agencies and local policies.
Qualifications :
AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship - AgReserves, Inc. is not sponsoring visas at this time.
AgReserves offers medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance coverage. Additionally, employees can contribute to an FSA, and to an employer matched 401(K). Employees can apply for Tuition Assistance for continuing education purposes. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a discretionary profit-sharing bonus. For more detailed information please visit our benefits site : . AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted.
Additional Benefits may also include : Vehicle Allowance, Company Vehicle, Company Cell Phone, Relocation Assistance.
