Operations Support Manager

Description

Job Summary 

Support farm operations for Hall Farms, LLC including HR and Safety support, lead Risk Management, and oversee Inventory Management and Preventative Maintenance.

Job Duties

Operations:

• GAP Audit
  • Coordinate and prepare for GAP audits to ensure compliance with industry standards for food safety and quality.
  • Develop and maintain documentation and records required for GAP certification, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), training records, and audit reports.
  • Implement corrective actions as needed to address any deficiencies identified during GAP audits.
• Manage and monitor camera systems and security systems.
• Fuel station management.
  • Monitor fuel consumption.
  • Manage fuel station access by activating and deactivating fuel fobs.
• Manage H-2A housing maintenance and compliance.
  • Work with Dept of Labor to schedule housing inspections prior to H-2A employees arriving to the US. 
  • Correct issues that arise out of inspection.
• Manage all facilities maintenance.
• Create and manage supplies, parts, tools, and chemical inventory systems.
• Conduct training sessions on topics such as H-2A program requirements and GAP standards for farm managers.

HR Support:

• Manage aspects of HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations and performance management
• Oversee the H-2A visa program, including recruitment of temporary agricultural workers, visa processing, and compliance with program requirements.
• Collaborate with farm managers to assess staffing needs and develop recruitment strategies to attract and retain qualified agricultural workers.
• Support time management for hourly employees.
• Coordinate with HR Director on leave management
• Coordinate with payroll for Benefits management for employees.
• Coordinate with Director of HR for staffing and organizational structure planning.
• Ensure training, development, and progression planning meet operation’s needs.

Safety Support:

• Create and conduct trainings for employees on safety related topics.
• Investigate accidents, injuries, and near misses and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits of farm operations to identify hazards and ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

Required 

• Bilingual Spanish
• Three or more years' experience in Operations, Human Resources, Safety or a related field.
• Outstanding organizational skills and strong attention to detail. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Strong computer skills and able to learn company systems and processes. 
• Adheres to the company’s values and ethical expectations. 
• Able to effectively multitask. 

Preferred 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Operations, Ag Business, or a related field. 
• Experience with HR and Safety.
• Experience in farming operations.
• Experience in safety in agriculture.
• Experience in executing the H2A Visa process and GAP audit.