Farm Operations Manager

GPAC

  • Knox, IN
  • $70,000-95,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
  • Apply easily
A leader in the specialty crop industry is looking to hire a Farm Operations Manager. This position offers a robust compensation package including a base salary, bonuses, healthcare and many other bells and whistles! If you are looking for a career in the potato industry, this is for you!!Responsibilities:
  • Directly supervise and coordinate the operations necessary for specialty crop production, including but not limited to tillage, maintenance, planting, cultivating, harvest, etc.
  • Help manage scheduling of fertilizer applications, irrigation, and chemical applications
  • Consistently communicate about farm activities, challenges, and management decisions
  • Support innovation of farm practices
  • Ensure proper safety procedures for personnel and equipment are being followed at all times
Qualifications:
  • 7+ years experience in the agriculture industry
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Good leadership, decision-making, and communication skills
  • Self-motivated, ability to work independently and with a team
  • Able to lift 50 pounds
  • Potato experience preferred
Please submit a resume for consideration. Only those qualified applicants with a provided resume will be contacted.If you would like to learn more about Ag opportunities, contact Liane Gourdet with gpac at 747-286-5926 or email liane.gourdet@gogpac.com.Keywords: Agronomy, Agronomist, Agronomic, Seed, Chemical, Fertilizer, Applicator, Manager, Sales, Crop, Field, Scout, Recommendations, Agriculture, Ag, CCA, PCA, Potatoes, Irrigation

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