Farm Operations Manager | Blueberry Operation

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Job description

Pan American Berry Growers is a leader in the Blueberry Growing and Packing Industry. Our Corporate Office and Fresh Packing Facility is based in Salem, Oregon as well as our Blueberry Farms in Oregon & Washington. We are currently seeking a Full-Time collaborative, motivated, and skilled Farm Operations Manager to join our team and manage our 200-acre conventional Blueberry Farm in Salem, Oregon.

As an integral part of our company, this position is responsible for managing all farming activities, including but not limited to: Blueberry growing activities, such as pesticide and fertilization applications, irrigation system management, pruning, and all harvest activities and coordinating with our group of partner Growers.
The Farm Manager plans, organizes, and directs, the activities of team members to achieve the company's goals of producing the highest quality Blueberries, while maximizing yields and efficiencies in an expanding team environment.

Duties Include:

• Hands on responsibility for the development and maintenance of all growing systems.
• Formulates farm operation schedules, communicates schedules to supervisors and ensures optimum timely operations, while meeting high standards of growing quality Blueberries in a safe and professional environment.
• Provides leadership, direction and oversight to team members. Delegates responsibility and achieves results through employees; maintains order in an environment of changing priorities.
• Works directly with the CEO, Director of Operations and Leadership Team to insure implementation of all regulatory compliance, including personal safety and food safety.
• Provide direction and oversight for new planting development.
• Assures effective communication between departments, and key personnel. Provides ongoing and timely input to the CEO, Director of Operations and Leadership Team.

Our ideal candidate must possess the following skills, experience and education:

• A degree in agronomy or closely related field or a minimum of five years farm management experience
• PC based computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent communication, record keeping and time management skills
• Bi-lingual a Plus
• Clean Driving Record Mandatory

We encourage any qualified candidates that are interested in working for one of leaders in the Northwest Blueberry Industry, to apply today.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Salem, OR 97305: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Farming: 4 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: One location