Farm Unit Manager - 1681

Summary

South Valley Farms is seeking a proactive and results-driven Farm Unit Manager to be responsible for managing personnel, land, capital, machinery, and all other resources to produce high quality and high yielding crops, in addition to maximizing profits. The Farm Unit Manager will be the go-to technical expert on all areas of their assigned unit, as well as a leader who inspires and motivates others to perform with the highest integrity and level of performance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor orchards for crop development, crop pests, soil moisture, weeds etc. Identify risks and propose mitigation plans.
• Ensure timeliness of all agricultural practices on the unit, including land preparations, seedbed preparation, planting, cultivating, chemical and fertilizer application, irrigation, and harvesting.
• Direct activities on a farm unit to produce, harvest, and store crops, to achieve the greatest profitability per acre while improving the resource base.
• Identify areas of improvement; make recommendation on continuous improvement projects.
• Accountable for legal and safe application and documentation of chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides.
• Develop and implement a quality annual crop plan effectively, efficiently, and on-time.
• Build, plan and budget for the stewardship.
• Manage, mentor and develop personnel on all policy, procedures, and safety in the performance of operations and tasks, per company standards.
• Select and train full-time, seasonal, and temporary employees required for their unit. Supervision extends to Manager Trainees, large planting and harvest crews, equipment operators, irrigators, and interns.
• Champion a best-in-class safety program by promoting continuous improvements through safety training attendance, compliance with all food safety programs, and encouraging the use of PPE and adherence to all other EHS programs.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Plant Science, Ag Business, Agronomy, or 4-5 years nut tree farming or related work experience.
• Recent supervisory experience in an ag environment with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Proficient computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Bilingual Spanish skills highly desired.
• Ability to obtain CA Private Applicator Certificate.
• Must have a valid, in-state driver’s license.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, written and verbal.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job which includes lifting and carrying repetitively up to 50lbs. This job will occasionally be exposed to high, precarious places, and/or risk of electrical shock; frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals; and regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level is often loud. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per applicable laws and regulations will be supplied.
• Must be able to accommodate the regular farm schedule of 55-75 hours per week, in addition to work nights and weekends, per business needs.
  
  

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: https://www.agreserves.com/benefits/. AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted.

Additional Benefits May Also Include

Company Vehicle, Company Housing, Company Cell Phone, Relocation Assistance.