Farm Operations Mgr - Lordsburg, NM

Stahmanns Pecans•La Mesa, NM

About The Position

The Farm Operations Manager oversees day-to-day operations on the farm and farm shop, including scheduling, planting new fields, and maintaining tree health and field conditions. The role supports Stahmanns Inc.’s quality concepts and coordinates farm activities, employees, equipment, and resources to maintain farm progress and production. The manager plans finances and production against budget parameters, contributes to long-term planning and the annual farm plan and budget, and coordinates with other managers, pecan farmers, and the university on operational and development efforts. The position also ensures compliance with government regulations and health and safety standards, while protecting the environment and maintaining biodiversity. This role reports directly to the Farm Operations Manager at Stahmanns Inc. in La Mesa, New Mexico. It is a full-time, day-shift position; the employee must be able to work more than 40 hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture.
At least 5 years of farming experience.
Knowledge of farm work and proper agronomic practices, including tillage, planting, irrigation, harvesting, and pesticide or herbicide applications.
Knowledge of sprinkler irrigation systems.
Knowledge of farm equipment and machinery, with ability to perform routine maintenance.
Good communication, time management, organization, supervisory, and management skills.
Ability to work flexibly and under pressure, multitask, and perform practical farm work.
Good driving record.
Valid New Mexico Private Applicators License.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Must be able to work more than 40 hours.
Must pass a drug test.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, such as Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual proficiency.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily farm and farm shop operations, including scheduling, planting new fields, and maintaining tree health and field conditions.
Ensure daily operations and reports are completed satisfactorily and on time.
Plan finances and production to maintain farm progress within budget parameters.
Manage, supervise, and participate in irrigation, fertilization, chemical application, and pecan harvesting.
Oversee the farm shop and maintain the machinery used, arranging maintenance and repairs for farm buildings, machinery, and equipment.
Purchase supplies, including fertilizers, and estimate general farming operation needs.
Analyze farming practices to optimize quality and yield.
Coordinate with other managers and communicate with pecan farmers to stay informed about pecan science; work with the university to support future development.
Ensure compliance with current government regulations concerning farm activities.
Maintain knowledge of pests and diseases, how they spread, and how to treat them.
Protect the environment and maintain biodiversity; apply health and safety standards across the farm estate.
Assist the Director of Operations Manager with long-term planning and contribute to the annual farm plan and budget.
Assist with maintenance and record keeping of farm operations.
Assist with supervision and training of employees.