Assistant Farm Manager

Super-Sod • Fort Valley, GA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

At Super-Sod, we’ve been growing grass—and growing careers—since 1892. What began as a small general store has evolved into a trusted name in turfgrass and one of the largest suppliers of sod in the nation. We encourage a collaborative culture and have been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. With a long-standing tradition of excellence, we're proud to continue growing strong!
Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for agriculture and a commitment to quality?
We’re looking for an Assistant Sod Farm Manager to help oversee daily operations and support the production of high-quality turf-grass. In this role, you’ll work closely with the farm manager to coordinate crews, maintain equipment, and ensure efficient, timely harvests. If you’re proactive, detail-oriented, and thrive in an outdoor, team-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.
As a Super-Sod Assistant Farm Manager, you will be responsible for leading machine operators and farm crews in the day-to-day operations of harvesting and other farm-related activities. You’ll play a key role in maintaining productivity and efficiency across the farm, ensuring that people, equipment, and materials are working in sync. Your leadership will help drive continuous improvement, with a strong focus on both customer satisfaction and team performance.

Requirements

• Agriculture/Farm Operations experience
• Pesticide Applicator License

Nice To Haves

• Secondary Education in Turf Management, Ag Business, or related experience.
• Managerial/Team Leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Manages policy deployment in the areas of lean harvesting techniques, quality, cost reduction, complete and on-time delivery, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations, visual controls and performance measures.
• Provides leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training and development.
• Provides leadership for problem resolution to facilitate faster improvements and improved working relationships.
• Manages material requirements to increase inventory turns and reduce levels on hand.
• Ensures compliance with company standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and complete and on-time delivery.
• Balances work cell capacity/loading across the farm.
• Determines operations head count needs and ensures compliance with company policies.
• Research equipment for future company needs for capital investments and improvement projects.
• Manages compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Oversees operational proficiency of farming equipment in use for harvesting, mowing, spraying and fertilizing for production and training.
• Incorporates new technologies into all areas of our business.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive health and wellness plans (medical, dental, vision, HSA, supplemental life, accident, hospital, and critical illness)
• Access to Employee Marketplace
• Employer-sponsored discounts
• Health and Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed