Field Operations Manager

Position Summary

The Field Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the cropping and shop operations of the Pagel Family Businesses, including planting, harvesting and manure application as well as the purchasing, maintenance and repair of all machinery and equipment.

Essential Position Duties

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· Complete CAFO calendar, record pit levels, sample manure sources and complete sample checklist

· Communicate all changes of crops in accordance with the NMP for cooperating farms

· Observe field conditions including checking fields in spring for yield loss

· Check and record inspections of all tile lines in fields before, during and after application

· Complete field map verification log with applicators for all hazards

· Drill holes and photograph for all wet soils prior to applying

· Communicate with managers and agronomist on purchasing, acreage, fertilizer, application rates and manure sources

· Collect and organize all load sheets ensuring drivers and applicators completed

· Coordinate hauling bed pack/sand/biosolids

· Complete daily hauling log and checklist for weekly tasks

· Inspect runoff areas/leachate/super hutches/leachate pit and pump when needed

· Conduct DNR walkthroughs with Safety Coordinator and remedy any areas of concern

· Coordinate harvest of alpha/corn silage

· Oversee scalehouse during harvest

· Coordinate pile covering, packing and placement

· Collect samples to determine harvest time, quality and moisture during harvest and cross reference samples with custom grower contracts and data sheets to ensure correct payment

· Communicate with shop team for daily tasks

· Purchase new equipment and order parts for repairs of equipment

· Assist in fabricating and repairs of equipment

· Communicate and lead projects

· Bill verification for accuracy and approval

· Coordinate with custom haulers and cooperating farms on manure hauling and work with new and existing land renters on lease agreements

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and work well under deadlines
• Mechanically minded individual who can trouble-shoot problems and is comfortable repairing and maintaining equipment
• Experience operating large farm equipment and semi tractors
• Strong communication skills
• Effective problem solving and resolution skills
• Independently motivated / team oriented
• Ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment
• Continuously looking for opportunities to learn and grow as a leader
• Ability to coach and develop employees

Education

· High School Diploma

· Extensive Knowledge in cropping operations

Experience

· 5+ years of management experience

Essential Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. and up to 50 lbs. frequently
• Ability to climb in and around vehicles and/or machinery
• Frequently sit, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Frequently push, pull, bend, and reach

· Variations in workloads relate to seasonal demands, may vary between 50-75 hours per week

(Occasionally: 1-25% of the time; frequently: 26-75% of the time; constantly: 76-100% of the time)