Farm Manager

The Kraft Heinz Company•Stockton, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company. Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food. WHY US We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food. Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz. INCLUSION MATTERS TO US Everyone is welcome at our table. In fact, we thrive on learning and growing from our diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or who makes your heart sing. We want you to show up as your authentic self, excited to work with amazing colleagues to solve complex challenges and innovate in an ever-changing industry. We’re committed to: Hiring and growing talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Growing our Business Resource Groups — vibrant, celebrated communities that enhance our business through thought leadership employee engagement and professional development opportunities. Providing our managers and leaders high quality learning experiences to explore how to foster inclusion and belonging.

Requirements

Education: BS in Agriculture, Crop Science, Horticulture, or a related field.
Experience: 5+ years in the vegetable seed industry, ideally with processing tomatoes in the greenhouse and open field.
Leadership: Proven track record of managing hourly agricultural teams and resolving personnel issues. Strong attention to detail is critical to success in the role.
Technical Skills: Hands-on farm experience; certified to apply crop protection; proficient in Microsoft Office.
Communication: Professional fluency in English is required. Good Spanish verbal fluency is also a requirement.
Logistics: Valid driver’s license with a clean record.
Outdoor Work: Frequent exposure to extreme heat, cold, and rain.
Physicality: Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand or walk on uneven terrain for long periods.
Schedule: Dynamic hours, including extended shifts, weekends, and holidays during peak seasons

Nice To Haves

Ideally a licensed PCA (Pest Control Advisor)

Responsibilities

General Farm Management
Supervision: Manage employees and daily operations for the greenhouse, open-field farm, and on-site microwave lab.
Compliance: Ensure all activities meet local/federal laws and company safety standards; manage permits for pesticides, water, and hazardous materials.
Budgeting: Track expenditure against the annual plan, implementing cost-saving strategies and managing seasonal labor needs.
Maintenance: Oversee the upkeep of all farm equipment, vehicles, lab tools, and irrigation pumps.
Field & Greenhouse Operations
Open Field Activities: Lead all fieldwork, including soil preparation (disking, ripping), bed making, and irrigation setup.
Trial Management: Oversee the precise transplanting of tomato research plots.
Crop Health: Direct irrigation, fertility programs, and Pest Management working closely with the Pathologist and ensuring good quality control
Sanitation: Work with the pathologist to ensure good practice is followed across all operations to maintain healthy plants and resulting seed.
Greenhouse: Manage optimal growing conditions (lighting, temperature, fertigation) for tomato seed production.
Greenhouse Pollination: Manage pollination work crews in the greenhouse ensuring minimal errors.
Seed Operations
Seed Saving: Supervise harvesting, seed treatment of seed ensuring full compliance with treatment protocols.
Quality Control: Ensure good compliance with protocols to minimize errors and ensure full and detailed compliance with established protocols.
Logistics: Coordinate the delivery of tomato samples to labs and manage hand-harvest labor crews.