Farm Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW:
National Pecan, LLC is seeking a proactive and results-driven Farm Unit Manager for the Albany and Lakeland GA. areas to be responsible for managing personnel, land, capital, machinery, and all other resources to produce high quality and high yielding crops, in addition to maximizing profits. The Farm Unit Manager will be the go-to technical expert on all areas of their assigned unit, as well as a leader who inspires and motivates others to perform with the highest integrity and level of performance. Relocation and housing assistance provided with company vehicle.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monitor orchards for crop development, crop pests, soil moisture, weeds etc. Identify risks and propose mitigation plans.
Ensure timeliness of all agricultural practices on the unit, including land preparations, seedbed preparation, planting, cultivating, chemical and fertilizer application, irrigation, and harvesting.
Direct activities on a farm unit to produce, harvest, and store crops, to achieve the greatest profitability per acre while improving the resource base.
Identify areas of improvement; make recommendation on continuous improvement projects.
Accountable for legal and safe application and documentation of chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides.
Develop and implement a quality annual crop plan effectively, efficiently, and on-time.
Build, plan and budget for the stewardship.
Manage, mentor and develop personnel on all policy, procedures, and safety in the performance of operations and tasks, per company standards.
Select and train full-time, seasonal, and temporary employees required for their unit. Supervision extends to Manager Trainees, large planting and harvest crews, equipment operators, irrigators, and interns.
Champion a best-in-class safety program by promoting continuous improvements through safety training attendance, compliance with all food safety programs, and encouraging the use of PPE and adherence to all other EHS programs.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Recent supervisory experience in an ag environment with demonstrated leadership skills.
Proficient computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Bilingual Spanish skills highly desired.
Ability to obtain GA Private Applicator Certificate.
Must have a valid, in-state driver’s license.
Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, written and verbal.
Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job which includes lifting and carrying repetitively up to 50lbs. This job will occasionally be exposed to high, precarious places, and/or risk of electrical shock; frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals; and regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level is often loud. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per applicable laws and regulations will be supplied.
Must be able to accommodate the regular farm schedule of 55-75 hours per week, in addition to work nights and weekends, per business needs.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, or related field
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in managing farm operations.
Diamond Foods is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Pre-employment drug testing and background check required.
Diamond Foods does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Diamond Foods will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Diamond Foods, Inc.
Pre-employment drug testing required. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V.
To apply please contact: hbolanos@diamondfoods.com