Farm Operations Manager

A leader in the specialty crop industry is looking to hire a Farm Operations Manager . This position offers a robust compensation package including a base salary, bonuses, healthcare and many other bells and whistles! If you are looking for a career in the potato industry, this is for you!!
Responsibilities:
* Directly supervise and coordinate the operations necessary for specialty crop production, including but not limited to tillage, maintenance, planting, cultivating, harvest, etc.
* Help manage scheduling of fertilizer applications, irrigation, and chemical applications
* Consistently communicate about farm activities, challenges, and management decisions
* Support innovation of farm practices
* Ensure proper safety procedures for personnel and equipment are being followed at all times
Qualifications:
* 7+ years experience in the agriculture industry
* Valid driver's license
* Good leadership, decision-making, and communication skills
* Self-motivated, ability to work independently and with a team
* Able to lift 50 pounds
* Potato experience preferred
Please submit a resume for consideration. Only those qualified applicants with a provided resume will be contacted.
If you would like to learn more about Ag opportunities, contact Liane Gourdet with gpac at or email .
Keywords: Agronomy, Agronomist, Agronomic, Seed, Chemical, Fertilizer, Applicator, Manager, Sales, Crop, Field, Scout, Recommendations, Agriculture, Ag, CCA, PCA, Potatoes, Irrigation
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.