Rousseau Farming Company® is a leading grower, packer, and shipper of premium quality conventional and organic vegetables in the Phoenix metro area.
We are seeking a Ranch Manager for its 4500 acre farming operation in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The Ranch Manager is responsible for the day-to-day oversite of our East Valley conventional and organic farming operations. This includes providing leadership and management for all commodities. You will be a hands-on manager focused on our bottom line, but more importantly on our team who make it all possible.
The person we’re looking for has:
- Bachelor’s degree in agriculture science, operations, business management, or related field is preferred. Continuing education in management, supervision, safety, or other job-related areas.
- An experienced leader with a minimum of 5 years of agricultural operations including time as an individual contributor and/or manager.
- Experience in and knowledge of fresh produce, along with a proven track record of managing the farming operations for several commodities.
- Ability to successfully motivate and lead cross-functional teams throughout the organization and develop working relationships with individuals and various departments within the farming operations.
- Fluent in conversational and written English-Spanish is highly desired.
- Experience in hiring, training, developing, and mentoring direct reports is essential.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and Word.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle and must be insurable and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Physically capable to engage in any aspect of normal farming operations.
- Must be a person of high integrity, with a strong work ethic, and flexibility to work long hours as necessary including weekends.
- Flexible and able to deal with multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong communicator one-on-one and in group settings.
- Excellent time management skills.
In return, we offer compensation commensurate with experience. This includes benefits, paid vacation, and a company vehicle.This job is located in Scottsdale, AZ (Phoenix Metro).
If you want to be a part of a great organization, while enjoying all the perks of an industry leader,
apply now.
