Farm Operations Manager

Alsum Farms & Produce Inc. • Town of Arena, WI

63d • Onsite

About The Position

Alsum Farms in Arena, WI is looking for a full-time Farm Operations Manager. You would directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural workers, are responsible for year-round inspection of the crop, implements & executes the manager’s plan for agriculture, ensures compliance with agricultural regulations, all while complying with the company’s safety policy and striving to increase production. Do you have previous management experience? Do you have experience (or willing to learn) in the potato industry? If so, read on!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ALSUM FARMS FARM OPERATIONS MANAGER
As a Farm Operations Manager, you arrive each day ready to organize and supervise work for employees by determining a work schedule in their respective functions. You will train personnel on how to perform the work required in planting, harvesting, pest control, and insect and disease identification – all while using the proper safety measures. You will be responsible for the planting, cultivation, water management, and harvesting of the crops to ensure productivity goals are met. The Farm Operations Manager will be able to efficiently communicate to the entire farm team daily. Bi-lingual in Spanish is preferred, but not required. Safety is very important, so you will need to ensure that all farm equipment is working safely and properly and ensure that employees are informed and following all rules and regulations.

Why the Farm Operations Manager position is important to Alsum Companies: You will provide the leadership to our Arena Farm team & guide them through a successful seed cutting, planting, growing, and harvesting season. You will ensure that our potatoes make their way to the dinner tables of Americans using the Wisconsin Healthy Grown® Program.

Requirements

• Have a minimum of 7-10 years of experience in the agriculture industry
• Hold a valid WI driver’s license
• Received a high school diploma or equivalent
• Have previous experience with employee management
• Have good leadership, decision-making, and communication skills
• Possess the ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Have basic mechanical skills
• Are able to climb stationary ladders and climb in and out of machinery
• Can lift and move 50 – 100 pounds
• Are able to use your hands to fix and replace machinery parts
• Have physical stamina as you need to be able to perform laborious tasks repeatedly
• Have excellent hand-eye coordination to operate machinery and harvest crops

Nice To Haves

• Have potato farming experience
• Bi-lingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

• Organize and supervise work for employees by determining a work schedule in their respective functions
• Train personnel on how to perform the work required in planting, harvesting, pest control, and insect and disease identification – all while using the proper safety measures
• Responsible for the planting, cultivation, water management, and harvesting of the crops to ensure productivity goals are met
• Efficiently communicate to the entire farm team daily
• Ensure that all farm equipment is working safely and properly and ensure that employees are informed and following all rules and regulations
• Provide the leadership to our Arena Farm team & guide them through a successful seed cutting, planting, growing, and harvesting season
• Ensure that our potatoes make their way to the dinner tables of Americans using the Wisconsin Healthy Grown® Program

Benefits

• Employer contributed health plan
• Employer paid life insurance
• Voluntary dental, life, disability, and vision insurance
• Onsite fitness center at our Friesland location - gym membership reimbursement for offsite locations
• Vacation and holiday pay
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discounts
• Educational assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees