SUMMARY:
Develops and manages growing and harvesting activities of Broccoli by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee the harvest of Broccoli.
- Determine when, where and how much will be harvested on any given day; continuously working with harvesters to ensure that the quality of the pack is up to the companies standards.
- Generate 3 week estimates for sales to determine forecast, track and account for skipped and or lost acres.
- Work with PCA’s to determine when to spray and what the target is.
- Work with the growers to achieve company goals.
- Work with seed companies to ensure we are using the best possible varieties available to the company.
- Work with marketing to trial new materials when presented.
- Work with vendors to ensure constant inventory in the necessary growing regions.
- Work with management on planting schedules and or issues.
- Manage outside deals, contracts and reconcile with accounting staff.
- Manage transition from growing region to growing region; able to relocate and travel to Mexico and Yuma
- Other projects and duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors degree (B. S.) or equivalent; or six to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Must be able to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Must be able to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or the board of directors. Must be bilingual – English/Spanish.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
- Must be able to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Must be able to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Must be able to calculate acres.
REASONING ABILITY:
- Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Must be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
- Personal computer, email, fax machines, standard office software (MS Office).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The 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 is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate level of noise. Ambient temperatures can vary from extreme cold to extreme hot, at times.
Please note: This job description is to be used as an overview of your job responsibilities, and is subject to change or revision as determined by management. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description is not and does not imply a contract of employment in any way. Either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at-will, at anytime, with or without prior notice and with our without cause.
