
B&W QUALITY GROWERS
Job Opportunity: Farm Manager in Fellsmere, FL
Overview:
- Location: Fellsmere, FL
- Position: Full-time
- Salary: Starting from $130,000 per year
Primary Responsibilities:
- Project Management: Work with the VP to coordinate special projects and ensure efficient farming operations.
- Planning: Develop and complete projects within budget and time limits.
- Reporting: Prepare weekly and monthly reports.
- Collaboration: Work with supervisors and employees on daily and weekly tasks.
- Training: Conduct monthly training sessions for supervisors.
- Performance Evaluation: Assess and monitor employee performance.
- Supervision: Oversee all farming processes, including planting, weed control, pest control, fertilization, and irrigation.
- Daily Reporting: Provide daily reports on irrigation, pest management, nutrient levels, and activities.
- Compliance: Ensure all operations meet government and customer requirements, including safety regulations and audits.
Qualifications:
- Leadership: Strong leadership skills with proven results in watercress farming and soil management.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or a related field.
- Experience: At least 5 years in agriculture and farm machinery operation.
- Language Skills: Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
- Communication: Must be able to read, write, and prepare reports and emails effectively.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Exchange.
- Driving: Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
- Mechanical Knowledge: Familiarity with agricultural tools and machinery.
- Travel: Must be willing to travel frequently to monitor farm operations in different locations.
Physical Demands and Travel Requirements:
- Must be able to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs, walking, sitting, standing, and squatting.
- Seasonal travel to farms in West Virginia and occasional travel to Tennessee.
Work Environment:
- Outdoors: Work in hot, wet, and humid conditions.
- Indoors: Work in air-conditioned environments.
- Exposure to sun, wind, soil, rain, and various plants and animals.
Benefits:
- 401(k) and matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8-hour shifts
- Day shifts
- Weekend availability
Additional Pay:
- Bonus pay
Relocation:
- Must be able to reliably commute or plan to relocate to Fellsmere, FL before starting the job.
Required Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years in farming
Work Location:
- One location
To apply for this job please visit bwqualitygrowers.com.