Job Details for the Farm Manager Position

Company Name:
Job ID: 7172-PCC


Job Listing Information:
Job Title:	Farm Manager
Reports To:
Industry Category:	Farming / Ranching Grower/Shipper/Packer
Job Function:	Agronomy
Description:	Company Description: A California based grower/shipper/ processor is seeking a highly qualified Farm Manager with strong industry knowledge and desire for upward mobility to join their quickly growing company. Job Responsibilities: Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Plan, assign, and direct work. Appraise performance for all employees. Reward and discipline employees. Address complaints and resolve issues.

Special Requirements:	Candidate Requirements: Fifth year college or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of fresh fruit or nut industry quality standards and harvest procedures. Ability to speak Spanish a plus. Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures. Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. Knowledge of Outlook Contact Management systems; Database software; Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Processing software. Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results. Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals. Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values. Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions. Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans. Observes safety and security procedures and food safety guidelines; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Directs department heads in preparing soil and in planting, cultivating, spraying, and harvesting crops. Directs departments engaged in maintenance and repair of farm machines and facilities such as farm tractors, tractor implements, harvest equipment, irrigation equipment, washing and sorting equipment and post harvest handling and cooling facilities and associated equipment. Directs movement of equipment between locations to maximize efficiencies. Selects all vendors: seed, transplants, fertilizer, farm supplies, and equipment, labor and service contractors. Recommends most efficient use of contracted equipment services, creates recommendations for new equipment. Compiles and submits reports on farm conditions such as machinery breakdowns, crop diseases, labor problems, and planting schedules. Manages budget, participates in budget process. Compensation and Benefits: $80,000 + DOE, Medical & Dental Benefits, Vacation, Sick, relocation assistance

Location:
Country:	United States
State:	CA
Region:	West

Compensation and Benefits:
Salary Range:	Min:$80,000 Max:Open
Medical Plan:	Yes
Dental Plan:	Yes
Retirement Plan:	No
401K:	TBD
Car Allowance:	TBD
Bonus:	TBD
Commission:	TBD
Relocation:	Yes

Job Contact Information:
Company:
Title:	Mrs.
First Name:	Jennifer
Last Name:	Mazza
Email Address:	jennifer@producecareers.com
Phone & Extension:	317-870-9000
Fax:
Address:	4582 NW Plaza

City:	Zionsville
State:	Indiana
ZIP:	46077

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