As an Area Farm Manager the qualified applicant will plan, direct and manage through supervisory personnel, activities of workers engaged in citrus crop (oranges) production on approximately 3500 acres located in Tulare and Kern counties. This position will work under the direction of and will report to the company’s Vice President of Farming.
KNOWLEDGE/MENTAL SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Must be able to utilize technologies to streamline work processes
- Must demonstrate analytical skills as well as be able to focus attention on details when necessary
- Must have excellent organizational skills
- Ability to effectively communicate numerical data and insight both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrate ability to multi-task and succeed in fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Effective project management skills with ability to prioritize, plan, and deliver assignments on time
- Strong at execution, follow-up, and attention to detail
- A team player, adept at building relationships across the organization
- Able to keep deadlines at a fast pace without losing accuracy
- Strong problem solving skills with ability to think creatively
- Demonstrated analytical capacity and fact-based decision making
- Must be able to maintain a valid CA driver’s license with the ability to be insured under company sponsored liability coverage
- Ability to follow all company safety policies at all times
- Ability/willingness to work nights and weekends when required
- Ability to travel and work in remote locations as necessary
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL SKILLS/ABILITIES:
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions
- Ability to work in a field environment with temperatures ranging from 20 – 110+ degrees Fahrenheit
- May require walking for long periods of time in uneven terrain as part regular duties
- Often standing, walking, sitting, reaching, turning, bending for long periods of time
- Uses hands to finger, handle, feel or grasp
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without undue physical exertion and ability to stoop, reach, walk and other physical activities associated with field environments
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Use best agricultural practices to execute and manage farming activities including, but not limited to:
- Irrigation system management
- Land preparation and planting
- Fertilization and pesticide applications
- Pruning
- Herbicide and weed management
- Record information such as crop fertility, production figures, and farm management practices
- Achieve maximum yield of planted crop while allowing for weather and other natural factors
- Monitor adherence to company’s food safety guidelines
- Prepare and evaluate financial and operational reports
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Prepare and evaluate financial statements and make budget proposals such as:
- General budget
- Water budget
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural related field or equivalent experience preferred
- Minimum 2+ years’ farm management experience
This job description is intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by employees in this job. It is not exhaustive of all the job’s responsibilities. EOE; Salary DOE; Benefits include health & dental insurance, 401(k). Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.
