SunSelect Produce is a progressive family operated greenhouse company with locations in British Columbia and California. We produce some of the best greenhouse grown bell peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers in the world. As a rapidly growing company we offer excellent development opportunities and are currently seeking a Labor Manager in Tehachapi which is located in Central California.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, responsible, hard-working person with a great attitude to manage our overall farm and high- tech greenhouse operations. We are looking for someone to manage the fields and crew in the growing months and to oversee our greenhouse in the winter months.
- Must have extensive high-tech greenhouse or large scale farming labor management experience with crews of 50+.
- Must be willing to relocate to the area.
- Must be able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weakness of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Manage and coordinate mowing, tilling, planting, irrigating, scouting, and soil sampling.
- Manage the equipment, labor, and prioritization of projects/tasks for optimal efficiency.
- Directly oversee up to 50 people.
- Assist with in-field equipment repairs to reduce downtime in the field.
- Manage performance of crew and be involved in hiring, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
- Responsible for maintaining the image of the fields; mowing ditches, trash, etc.
- Adhere to GMP Food Safety Practices.
- Manage and oversee the repair and maintenance of equipment, but also work hands-on on equipment repairs. This would be a working-manager role.
- Responsible for ordering all parts and completing the final quality check on repairs.
- Prioritize projects and assign tasks.
- Update maintenance records on the computer, track parts inventory, DOT files and oil change schedules.
- Maintain a highly organized and clean appearance of the greenhouse and farm grounds.
- Maintain a safe work environment and ensure safety practices are being followed.
- Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Agriculture.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package based on experience. Assistance with relocation expenses is negotiable.
- Willing to obtain first-aid/emergency responder certification.
- Positive & enthusiastic.
- Well-organized and results oriented.
- Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Proficient with using computer systems and maintaining electronic data/records.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills are required to work with and supervise farm equipment operators and mechanics.
- Flexibility to change and hours of work.
