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JOB FILLED - Farming Supervisor

Job Description: 

Wonderful Citrus is seeking a Farming Supervisor for its Visalia, CA location. Ideal candidates will supervise, plan, purchase materials, assist in budgeting process, and responsible for all aspects of the day to day cultural operations of citrus orchards of 1,500 acres. Work with other departments and outside contractors to optimize efficiency of farming operations.

Wonderful Citrus is America’s largest integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus. Our citrus varieties can be found in the produce department of grocery stores across the country under the flagship consumer brands of Wonderful Halos mandarins and Wonderful Sweet Scarlets Texas Red grapefruit.

Compensation/Salary: 
DOE
Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Plan, organize, and coordinate activities pertaining to the production of citrus in assigned geographic areas.
  • Supervise day to day operations, including: fertility, pest control, weed control, irrigation, pruning, frost protection, and other related ranch projects.
  • Give direction, display leadership, provide training and guidance, and promote teamwork within the labor force and other departments within Paramount Citrus for a productive and harmonious work atmosphere.
  • Schedule, coordinate, supervise and monitor all irrigation functions by implementing irrigation schedules.
  • Will supervise 10 full-time employees year-round, and up to 60 seasonal employees.
Qualifications: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

  • BA/BS degree in Agriculture Business, Finance, Business Administration or Supply Chain preferred or minimum 3-5 years equivalent experience.
  • Proficient in Excel and have ability to use Access, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to write reports and procedure manuals; effectively present information and respond to questions from management; define problems; collect data; establish facts; and draw valid conclusions.
  • Must have good analytical skills.

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