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JOB FILLED - Farm Operations Supervisor

Job Description: 

We have a great team who takes pride in creating great products that add value to the lives of those who enjoy our products! Imagine being able to look out the window of the Juice Plant and see the Orchard where our fruit is grown! We produce fresh and bottled juice in a wide variety that everyone can enjoy.

If this sounds like the kind of environment that you could be proud to work in, then please review the job description below, and apply today!

The Farm Operations Supervisor’s primary role is to oversee all day-to-day operation details pertaining to people and processes in a farming/horticulture environment. This includes safety, efficiencies and accountability, and quality. Additionally, this individual serves as a liaison between farm operations and all other business segments. This is a full-time, exempt position.

Position Reports to: 
Farm Manager
Compensation/Salary: 
DOE
Requirements: 
  • Minimum of five years farm operations and supervisory experience
  • Ability to lead and effect change in an entrepreneurial environment a must
  • Sound problem-solving skills
  • Experience operating various farm equipment such as tractors, spreaders, sprayers, loppers, and ladders
  • Demonstrated successful Time Management
  • Excellent interpersonal skills required
  • High school diploma/GED required
  • Fluent in written and oral Spanish required
  • College Degree preferred
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (advanced proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook)
  • Motivated, driven by challenge to succeed
  • Working knowledge of QuickBooks or similar system preferred
  • Demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communication    
  • Experience with FDA, USDA, GAP and other national quality systems helpful
  • Ability to work in various weather conditions
Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Drive Organization Safety by working with staff  to meet expectations through daily observations and discussions
  • Supervise farm operations while consistently incorporating Red Jacket Orchards’ core values
  • Ensure product is consistently Pure, Fresh, Delicious and conforms to established GAP, DEC, OSHA, and WPS guidelines and SOP’s
  • Direct and coordinate the activities of  farm/orchard employees
  • Ensure operations/harvest activities are timely and cost effective
  • Ensure proper use of all personal protective equipment as needed
  • Plan and establish work activities to meet farm operation expectations/sales needs
  • Mentor/develop farm employees through performance management including, timely and consistent feedback, coaching, Disciplining when necessary
  • Complete and submit  time sheets effectively
  • Track farm employees time and attendance
  • New/Re-hire paperwork completion
  • Assist with interviewing, selecting, training and developing staff
  • Oversee daily safety/operations meetings
  • Conduct safety trainings and document compliance in coordination with farm manager
  • Issue equipment as needed (ladders, loppers, etc) and collect at end of day/season
  • Track and report farm performance through identified matrices

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