Farm Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Responsible for the coordination and control of all aspects related to farming operations in support of the divisional objectives at the job location.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

• Responsible for farming operations for crops in the job location. Specifically, 1991.40 farm acres translating into 4250 crop acres.
• Develop farming plan for the season including varieties, plant spacing, nurseries, fumigation, acreage, labor and harvest requirements
• Responsible for procurement of seed, chemicals and fertilizers. Work in partnership with Ag Manager on purchasing of materials and supplies for all farming needs
• Maintain crop information cards and crop irrigation cards.
• Train and mentor new employees to meet company goals
• Manage the annual farm budget review and approve vendor invoices.
• Participate in all weekly company grower meetings to review Key Performance Indicators, requirements and responsibilities for Dole growers.
• Develop goals and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for all direct reports
• Responsible for organizing and coordinating equipment contractors for land prep and other sub-contracting issues.
• Maintain records, permits and reports per local and state regulations
• Work with other internal departments to ensure all Dole programs are functioning and in place (Target Zero, Food Safety etc.) and working within Company standards.
• Approve work hours and employee reimbursements of direct reports.
• Actively contribute in Operational Excellence meetings and committees to help drive the business.
• Attend and participate in company meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• 5-7 years in operational management with agricultural companies, including supervision of people
• Knowledge of vegetable farming operations. Experience with organic farming practices helpful but not required
• Experience with financial responsibilities and budgets
• Experience working with pesticides and farming equipment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment; must be flexible, even-tempered, a good mediator, and forceful when needed
• Strong organizational, technical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Knowledge and proficiency with use of computer programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Safety and Food Safety requirements
• Strong organizational, technical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred or High Level of Ag Spanish

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel to ranches and company offices
• Ability to walk on uneven ground in remote field locations and work in various weather conditions
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Ability to climb on and off farming equipment

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work long hours and work 7 days a week when necessary.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and walk on uneven ground
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture preferred, or equivalent related experience.

PAY RATE:

• $140,000 - $150,000 Annually

EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.