What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Production position at Reiter Affiliated Companies?
Job Description
Job Summary :
The Manager, Production develops and leads the Reiter Affiliated Companies (RAC) regional wholly-owned and partnership farming operations in a manner that is technically innovative, strategically oriented, and economically successful. The position is directly responsible for all aspects of the production of RAC's crops that includes managing a budget and overseeing all day to day operations from ground (soil and / or substrate) preparation through harvest. The position uses horticultural, organizational, and leadership skills to deliver maximum fruit yield and quality results, at the optimum cost, in order to meet RAC's business, supply objectives and long-term growth objectives for the region.
Job contributions and key responsibilities :
Production Management
- Develop and manage the long-term planting plans in alignment with Company strategic objectives for the assigned district to include but not limited to, developing long-term substrate plan (acres, ranches, water) where applicable.
- Develop and manage operation / financial budgets and capital expenditures and provide periodic financial and production results to management.
- Assure maximum financials results through improved efficiencies and managing variances.
- Collaborate with Driscoll's on crop planning, forecasting, and any other area that assures a mutually beneficial interface between the two organizations.
- Lead all aspects of crop production, from land development / soil preparation, through crop maintenance and production.
- Provide periodic financial and production results.
- Manage non-harvest costs.
- Collaborate with and leverage local and corporate administrative services in support of achieving operational and business objectives.
- Collaborate with appropriate production team to determine best irrigation, fertility, and pest control inputs to produce maximum yields and quality.
- Create and foster a culture of safety, performance and quality.
Procurement
Workforce Management
Other Duties as assigned
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Travel requirements :
Ability to travel 5 to 10 percent of the time - domestic and international
Pay Scale $120,000 - $150,000
About Us
Reiter Affiliated Companies (RAC)
Reiter Affiliated Companies (RAC) is the largest fresh multi-berry producer in the world, growing Driscoll's proprietary varieties of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries year-round in the United States, Canada, Baja California, Central Mexico, Portugal, Morocco, Canada and Peru.
We are relentless in our pursuit to bring the highest quality berries that "delight" consumers around the world -from our farms to their families. This starts with our company values of Honesty, Fairness and Respect which not only line the corridors of every office, they are principles that are alive, guiding and leading our business decisions and strategic direction. We place the highest priority and focus on our people, developing their professional growth, and investing in the fulfillment of their personal career journey. These fundamentals have allowed us to achieve an industry leadership position, helping us to adopt health and wellness programs, open primary health clinics for our employees, and partner with local non-profit organizations to improve the quality of life for our farm working families. We hope to continue the Reiter Family legacy of farming through the pursuit of our mission and by living our values.
About the Team
Total Rewards Package :
At Reiter Affiliated Companies, base pay is one component of our Total Rewards Package. RAC provides you the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate will depend on the experience, skills, education, work location, internal pay equity and other factors.
In addition to the base salary, RAC offers a Total Rewards Package comprising health and welfare plans for employees and eligible dependents, financial plans with opportunities to save towards retirement or other goals, work / life balance, and career development opportunities including :
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Future Planning
Financial Protection
Work / Life Balance
Salary : $120,000 - $150,000
