Crop Production Manager

Shatley Farms is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Crop Production Manager for our successful Christmas tree business. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing crop production operations and optimizing productivity, quality, and cost effectiveness.

Farm Locations:
Ashe County, NC;
Alleghany County, NC;
Grayson County, VA.

• Ensure safety and environmental regulations are followed and all employees receive appropriate training and development.
• Manage the improvement of productivity and quality while reducing the cost of production.
• Operate and maintain production equipment.
• Perform Integrated Pest Management (IPM) scouting, including soil sampling, tissue sampling, and inspections for pests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Proven organizational, leadership, and motivational ability.
• Experience with farm equipment and agricultural production methods.
• Ability to implement best practices to improve productivity, quality of crops, and reduce overall cost.
• Experience with Lean, 5S, and Value Stream Analysis is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• NC and/or VA Pesticide License.
• Minimum 2‑year degree in Agriculture or Horticulture field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan.

Job Type: Full‑time

Pay:
From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours:
No more than 40 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, weekends as needed

Do you have a NC and/or VA Pesticide License?

Are you able to work in any or all of the following locations:
Ashe County, NC;
Alleghany County, NC; and/or Grayson County, VA?