Agriculture Farm Supervisor - Lodi, CA

Warmerdam Packing, LLC•Hanford, CA

10d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Agricultural Crop Farm Supervisor is responsible for supervising farming operations across multiple ranches and overseeing the work of Crew Bosses and field employees. This position coordinates labor, irrigation, crop production activities, equipment, and field resources to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable farming operations. The Farm Supervisor serves as the primary link between Farm Management and field operations by ensuring production goals, quality standards, labor efficiency, and regulatory compliance are consistently achieved.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum five (5) years of commercial farming experience.
Minimum three (3) years supervising agricultural employees.
Strong knowledge of California tree fruit farming practices.
Valid California Driver License.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Pomology, Plant Science, or related field preferred.
Experience managing multiple crews and ranches preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary company representative and liaison between the Company and the contracted farm management organization to ensure operational alignment, effective communication, and successful execution of farming activities.
Directly supervise Crew Bosses assigned to multiple ranches.
Provide leadership, coaching, training, and performance management.
Conduct regular field visits to monitor work quality and productivity.
Assist with interviewing, hiring, onboarding, discipline, and employee development.
Build strong working relationships while promoting accountability and teamwork.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily operations including: Pruning, Training, Tying, Thinning, Irrigation, Fertilizer applications, Pest and disease management support, Harvest preparation, Harvest activities, Orchard sanitation, Tree replacement, Weed management.
Monitor crop conditions and recommend operational adjustments to maximize production and fruit quality.
Coordinate staffing between ranches based on operational priorities.
Ensure proper crew allocation and labor utilization.
Monitor labor productivity and efficiency.
Review labor reports and productivity metrics.
Verify employee time records and production reporting.
Coordinate with Human Resources and Payroll to resolve labor issues.
Work closely with the Irrigation Supervisor to develop irrigation schedules, monitor water applications, identify irrigation deficiencies, coordinate repairs, and improve water-use efficiency.
Partner with the Agronomist/PCA to implement recommendations involving Fertility programs, Pest management, Disease prevention, Nutrient deficiencies, and Crop quality improvements.
Ensure field crews execute recommendations safely and accurately.
Coordinate with the Shop Manager to schedule equipment availability, report repair needs, ensure preventive maintenance is completed, and verify equipment is operated safely.
Champion a culture of safety by conducting regular field safety inspections, leading documented tailgate safety meetings, investigating accidents and near misses, ensuring compliance with company safety policies, enforcing PPE requirements, monitoring safe equipment operation, and implementing corrective actions.
Maintain compliance with Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention Standard, Injury & Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Food Safety requirements, Environmental regulations, and Company policies.
Monitor and evaluate Labor productivity, Crop quality, Production timelines, Harvest readiness, Equipment utilization, and Operational costs.
Recommend improvements that increase efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
Prepare and maintain records including Ranch activity reports, Labor summaries, Productivity reports, Safety documentation, Equipment issues, Irrigation observations, Harvest progress, and Employee performance documentation.
Serve as the communication link between Farm Manager, Crew Managers, Irrigation Department, Agronomy, Food Safety, Human Resources, Payroll, and Shop Department.
Provide daily operational updates and identify issues requiring management attention.