Summary/objective:
The individual in this role has previously executed supervisory duties or have a clear understanding of them, is able to work with harvesting forepersons, assistant supervisors, supervisors and able to take on the harvesting department responsibilities when needed. The Assistant Superintendent works alongside Superintendent at a higher-level assisting with customer field tours, office tours, special projects, help with field sales and purchases, able to communicate with outside harvest partners their harvesting needs and keep weekly notes on excel spreadsheets and harvesting administrative personnel, able to use a computer, smart phone, applications, different devices to accomplish tasks. Helps superintendent with start and end of season forecasting in different locations. Starts and closes harvest season on their own.
Essential functions:
(to include supervisory responsibilities - if applicable) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Strategic leadership
- Assists Superintendent with responsibilities such as cost analyses, department policy development, and brings issues to the Superintendent when needed
- Maintains inter-department collaboration
- Uses plant/product weekly forecasting skills
- This position requires regular driving as an essential job function in overseeing and coordinating various aspects of the harvesting process
- Consistent attendance is mandatory
- Other job duties as assigned Additional functions:
N/A Competencies:
- Active Listening
- Decision Making
- Multi-tasking
- People-oriented/Social
- Teaching/Training
- Time Management/Planning Work environment:
- Mostly outdoor with occasional indoor work
- Full time, schedule may include up to 12 hours/day up to 6-7 days/week Physical requirements: See separate physical requirements document for this role.
Travel required:
- Occasional travel within the U.S.
- Occasional overnight travel
- Seasonal relocation between Salinas, CA to Brawley, CA to Yuma, AZ, and Mexico Required education and experience:
- Good verbal and written bilingual and biliterate English/Spanish communication including the ability to effectively present facts and recommendations in oral and written form
- Must possess a valid driver license and clean driving record, a Commerical A or B Farm Labor Bus Certificate is a plus
- Needs strong math, comprehension, analytical, organizational and decision-making skills
- Requires problem solving skills with a methodical approach
- Must thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure while managing multiple tasks
- Presentation skills Preferred education and experience: Minimum of 5 years' experience working in harvesting produce HS diploma Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint Additional eligibility requirements: N/A Affirmative Action/EEO statement: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - The Company assures equal employment opportunity with respect to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, transfers, and promotions.
All Company practices will be administered without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth, age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), denial of FMLA leave, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law in terms and conditions of employment. Information provided on this application will not be used for any discriminatory purpose.
Other duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Pay range:
$100,000 - $125,000
Pay:
$100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Experience:
Produce:
5 years (Required)
Management:
1 year (Required)
Language:
Bilingual (Required)
License/Certification:
Non-CDL Class C (Required) Commercial A or B Farm Labor Bus Certificate (Preferred) Ability to
Relocate:
Salinas, CA 93908: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person