Assistant Farm Manager, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : 90,000 - 110,000

California Assistant Farm Manager

Position Overview

The California Assistant Farm Manager serves as the Farm Managers trusted partner and second-in-command , playing a crucial role in the day-to-day execution of our specialty potato farming operations. This role requires someone who can work in complete lockstep with the Farm Manager , anticipating needs, identifying potential challenges before they arise, and ensuring smooth operations across the farm.

You will oversee hourly field teams ensuring labor efficiency, vendor compliance, and land management are aligned with farm objectives. Your role is both hands-on and highly strategic , balancing field operations with workforce management and vendor coordination. You will need to be highly organized, decisive, and fluent in Spanish , capable of keeping all moving parts aligned while serving as the Farm Managers eyes, ears, and voice on the ground .

If you thrive in high-intensity environments, love leading teams, and excel at problem-solving in real time , this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Farm Leadership & Workforce Management

• Serve as the Farm Managers second-in-command , ensuring their strategies and priorities are effectively executed.
• Directly oversee the farms hourly workforce , setting expectations, ensuring task completion, and providing hands-on leadership in the field.
• Ensure timely execution of farm tasks , keeping schedules on track and addressing workforce challenges proactively.
• Communicate clearly and effectively in Spanish to ensure that all field workers understand priorities and expectations.
• Oversee vendor performance , ensuring all contracted services (e.g., chemical applications, irrigation, equipment servicing) meet farm needs and deadlines.
• Enforce safety and compliance standards , making sure all teams adhere to regulatory and farm-specific guidelines.

Field Operations & Crop Management

Harvest & Post-Harvest Execution

Vendor Management

Operational Oversight & Record-Keeping

Equipment & Maintenance Management

This Role is for You If :

You thrive in a high-intensity environment , making quick, strategic decisions.

You are highly organized and can keep track of multiple moving parts at once.

You anticipate challenges before they arise and act proactively.

You are a strong communicator , able to clearly relay information to a distributed workforce .

You can work in complete sync with the Farm Manager , ensuring alignment and rapid execution.

You enjoy leading teams, managing vendors, and ensuring smooth operations across all farm functions.

This Role is Not for You If :

You struggle to manage time and meet deadlines .

You are not comfortable communicating in Spanish .

You lack organization and struggle to track team tasks .

You prefer to work alone rather than in a team-driven environment .

You dont thrive in high-pressure, fast-moving agricultural operations .

You have difficulty coordinating with vendors, landowners, and farmworkers .