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Own execution of the annual crop plan and deliver against established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for yield, quality, and cost.
Direct daily field and harvest operations, including crew assignments, equipment readiness, spray programs, and pest management.
Manage and inspect overhead and drip irrigation systems, including nutrient delivery through fertigation.
Calibrate sprayers and fertilizer equipment in accordance with label and regulatory requirements.
Scout fields and monitor crop health, escalating disease, pest, and weather issues with a recommended course of action. Crew Leadership
Lead and support harvest, maintenance and planting crews, holding supervisors accountable to production expectations and keeping them current on software and protocol changes.
Partner with H-2A contractors and crew leaders on labor planning, onboarding, and day-to-day execution.
Foster a positive, supportive, and safe work environment across the team.
Participate in regular management and team meetings, and communicate organizational, policy, and financial changes to the team as needed. Compliance & Recordkeeping
Execute, oversee, and maintain spray, fertilizer, and application records in accordance with federal, state, and company requirements.
Implement and enforce all food safety and human safety policies in partnership with the Food Safety Manager, maintaining audit readiness at all times.
Document daily field activities in company systems according to current policy. Equipment & Inventory
Oversee the maintenance, repair, and readiness of tractors, sprayers, and implements.
Maintain inventory of chemicals, fertilizer, parts, and supplies, including usage tracking and reorder points.
Transport equipment and implements between farms as needed (Class A license not required). This description reflects the primary duties of the position and is not an exhaustive list; additional responsibilities may be assigned by senior management. Qualifications & Requirements Required
High school diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of progressive farm management experience; or a Bachelor of Science in agriculture or a related field with 4+ years of relevant experience (internship or family farm experience considered).
Hands-on production experience with perennial crops; blueberries strongly preferred.
Experience working with H-2A contractors and labor crew leaders.
Demonstrated success supervising field crews and front-line supervisors.
North Carolina Pesticide Applicator License, or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to drive and operate tractors and other heavy equipment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, and the ability to learn additional farm management software platforms.
Willingness and ability to relocate to the Elizabethtown, NC area. Preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Knowledge of precision agriculture technology such as John Deere GreenStar, Trimble, or TerraCutta.
Welding experience. Physical Requirements & Work Environment
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Extended hours, weekends, and select holidays during the harvest and planting seasons.
Regular outdoor work in heat, humidity, dust, and variable weather conditions. Compensation & Benefits
Base salary range of $100,000 to $150,000, commensurate with experience
Annual bonus structure
401(k) participation with company match
Health and dental care coverage
Four (4) weeks paid vacation
Relocation assistance

Pay:

$100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Retirement plan

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Sr Farm Manager - Blueberry Operations