Farm Manager

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.

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