Assistant Farm Manager

Our client is seeking an Assistant
Farm Manager to help local farm management oversee personnel, land, capital, machinery, and all other resources to produce high quality and high yielding crops, in addition to maximizing profit. The successful Assistant Manager is a leader who inspires and motivates others to perform with the highest integrity and level of performance. Monitor almond orchards for crop development, crop pests, soil moisture, weeds etc.

Identify risks and propose mitigation plans.

• Support timeliness of all agricultural practices on the unit, including land preparations, seedbed preparation, planting, cultivating, chemical and fertilizer application, irrigation, and harvesting.
• Supervise activities within the assigned farm unit to produce, harvest, and store crops, to achieve the greatest profitability per acre while improving the resource base.
• Identify areas of improvement; make recommendations to management on continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure legal and safe application and documentation of chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides.
• Work with management on developing and implement a quality annual crop plan effectively, efficiently, and on-time.
• Help management build, plan and budget for the stewardship.
• Supervise, mentor and develop personnel on all policy, procedures, and safety in the performance of operations and tasks, per company standards.
• Help select and train full-time, seasonal, and temporary employees. Supervision extends to large planting and harvest crews, equipment operators, irrigators, and interns.
• Champion a best-in-class safety program by promoting consistent safety training attendance, compliance with all food safety programs, and encouraging the use of PPE and adherence to all other EHS programs.

• College degree or 4 years nut tree farming or related work experience including ability to operate farm equipment and machinery. Almond farming experience desired.
• Supervisory experience in an ag environment with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Proficient computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Bilingual Spanish skills highly desired.
• Ability to obtain CA Private Applicator Certificate.
• Must have a valid, in-state driver’s license.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, written and verbal.
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Excellent benefits offered. Qualified individuals apply today!