POSITION
PURPOSE:
The Berry Ranch Manager performs the vital function of developing
and operating RAC’s berry farm operations in a manner that is economically
successful, strategically oriented, and technically innovative.
JOB
SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Production manager, the Ranch Manager
will maintain a RAC farms and develop plans for the farm, directly manage its
farming operations, and be responsible for its P&L. The Ranch Manager will
be responsible for all aspects of RAC’s new farming operations, including
overseeing ranch development, managing the ground prep and planting process,
hiring and management of operational and harvest labor, and executing day to
day cultural growing practices and harvest activities in order to ensure
successful crops.
RESPONSIBILITIES
INCLUDE
- Manages
and supervises, with hands-on involvement, all farming activities,
including irrigation system installation and management, land prep,
planting, fertilization and pesticide applications, pruning, and
harvesting.
- Identifies,
sources, and hires labor; develops and manages crews; ensures proper
training; manages performance.
- Learn
and implement the latest and best current production practices from within
the RAC organization, as well as from university and other outside
industry resources; develop and advance knowledge and innovations that
deliver competitive advantage.
- Develops
and manages operating budgets; assess the capital budget needs; manage
costs; and deliver expected profitability.
- Responsible
for submission of production data and any required crop information.
- Ensures
compliance with all labor laws, prime audits or food safety, company
policy and workers safety.
- Responsible
for the development of harvesting supervisors for succession plan
- Participate
in weekly and monthly crop statement reviews
- Continued
communication with Driscoll’s to ensure accurate estimates of crops and to
deliver high quality to the cooler
- Maintains
a well organized, clean and safe work environment
- Travel
required between RAC’s various districts; industry conferences; etc. 20%
travel
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High
School Diploma or equivalent education required.
- 1-3
years of experience in production agriculture.
- Direct
berry crop farming experience preferred.
- Bilingual
English/Spanish required.
SKILLS:
- Ability
to operate farm equipment
- Operate
and maintain drip irrigation systems
- Implement
fertilization and pest management programs
- Engage
in hands on pruning and harvest activities
- Ability
to develop and manage personnel
- Demonstrated
strength in operational administration
- Understanding
of agricultural financial measurements
- Self-starter;
ability to work independently as well as with growers, team members and
management
- Detail
oriented, with effective verbal, writing and presentation skills
APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Please
submit cover letter and resume to: racjobs@berry.net
