Job Description:
Fourth generation family farm in northern California is seeking an Orchard Manager to oversee 1600 acres of walnuts, almonds and cherries and future development of additional acreage.
Compensation/Salary:
DOE
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in an agricultural field of study, such as soil science, agronomy or equivalent experience
- Five years experience in farm/orchard production
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills
- Mechanical aptitude, irrigation, spray and pruning knowledge
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
- Ability to work long hours, nights, week-ends and holidays as needed
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Direct and coordinate the overall operations of the orchardsincludes orchard development, irrigation, application/pest management,pruning, grafting and harvesting
- Manage a team of regular and seasonal employees
- Responsible for leadership, hiring, training and coaching in a harmonious working climate while maximizing employee morale and productivity
- Establish goals, direction and vision while strategically planning all projects with the Farm Manager
- Monitor equipment usage and identify improvements, changes and/or replacements
- Budget and manage orchard operations to ensure efficient and profitable operations and ongoing fiscal responsibilities
- Plan and oversee future development in conjunction with Farm Manager
- Monitor and enforce all standards related to both food safety and employee safety to ensure compliance with all county, state and federal laws
- Ability to communicate and work with all levels of management and staff
