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Director of Operations Company:

Hagerman Canyon Farms Location:

Based at the Bliss, ID office, covering Gooding, Bliss, Glenns Ferry, Hagerman, Bruneau, and Grand View.

Position Type:

Full-Time Leadership Reports To:

President Operational Scope:

Approximately 7,000 acres Position Summary Hagerman Canyon Farms is seeking an experienced Director of Operations to lead agricultural operations across approximately 7,000 acres in Southern Idaho . HCF produces watermelon, pumpkins, sweet corn, onions , and other rotational crops including sugar beets, potatoes, hay, and field corn. The Director will oversee labor, equipment, scheduling, logistics, production execution, and operational systems , ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. This leader will also develop teams, improve processes, control costs, and build an operation that can function independently with minimal routine intervention from the President. Key ResponsibilitiesOperations & Planning Lead daily agricultural operations, including land preparation, planting, field operations, harvest, cellar, and packing. Develop operational plans and schedules for planting, harvest, labor, equipment, and logistics. Anticipate operational challenges, identify bottlenecks, and develop contingency plans. Adjust staffing, schedules, and resources based on workload and production needs. Labor & Team Leadership Manage labor productivity, staffing levels, and labor costs. Recruit and retain employees in partnership with HR and effectively manage the H-2A workforce . Develop managers, supervisors, operators, drivers, mechanics, and other key employees. Establish clear expectations, accountability, and leadership development plans. Equipment & Maintenance Ensure equipment is field-ready and properly maintained. Coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime. Evaluate equipment utilization and support purchasing decisions based on productivity, reliability, and ROI. Identify opportunities to reduce operating costs and improve equipment efficiency. Financial & Process Management Manage Operations within established budgets. Monitor labor, equipment, fuel, repairs, and maintenance costs. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency without compromising safety, quality, or production. Implement systems, technology, and standardized processes to improve planning, communication, and accountability. Identify recurring problems and develop long-term solutions. Farm Management Collaboration Partner closely with Farm Management on crop requirements, timing, harvest readiness, and production priorities. Determine how crop requirements will be executed through labor, equipment, scheduling, logistics, and operational methods. Resolve routine operational issues collaboratively and escalate significant conflicts when necessary. Qualifications Significant experience in agricultural operations management . Large-scale production agriculture experience( watermelon, pumpkins, sweet corn, onions , and other rotational crops including sugar beets, potatoes, hay, and field corn) strongly preferred. Experience with fresh-market or labor-intensive crops highly desirable. Proven experience leading large crews and complex farm operations. Strong knowledge of agricultural equipment, field operations, harvest, labor management, and maintenance. Strong planning, leadership, problem-solving, and employee-development skills. Ability to manage operating budgets and make cost-effective decisions. Experience implementing process improvements and operational systems. Comfortable using technology to improve operations. H-2A or seasonal agricultural labor experience preferred. Spanish language skills are a plus but not required. Compensation & Benefits $160,000 - $200,000 DOE 401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Healthshare Health Savings Account (HSA) Paid time off (PTO) Success in This Role Success will be measured by operational efficiency, labor productivity, cost control, equipment readiness, timely planting and harvest, budget performance, employee development, effective communication, continuous improvement, and the ability of Operations to function independently with minimal intervention from the President.

Pay:

$160,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Describe your experience managing large-scale farm operations, including labor, equipment, planting, harvesting, and logistics. What was the size of the operation you managed?

Experience:

Excel or AI to improve farm operations and cut costs: 2 years (Preferred) managed large farm crews, supervisors, and seasonal labor: 3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person