Postharvest & Distribution Manager

Southall • Franklin, TN

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Nestled on 325 acres,Southall Farm and Innis just outside of Nashville, yet feels a world away. Here, everything is intended to put guests in harmony with the land, with their stunning surroundings, and with themselves. The farm operation focuses on regenerative seed-to-fork dining and providing guests with a rich and authentic experience of the land as luxury. The farm team is responsible for the production of vegetables, herbs, fruits, berries, flowers and poultry, and for maintaining the health and quality of our soil and ecosystem. Our key internal customers are the onsite restaurants and food processing spaces. Over the coming years we will be expanding to serve more external customers, including local retail customers, partner restaurants in Nashville and food-focused nonprofits in the area. Position Description: This new position in Southalls farm team will operate at the interface of our production team and the customers who rely on our produce, from the chefs at Southall and our partner restaurants to retail customers and charity organizations. This role will be responsible for all produce from the point of harvest to the point of sale, including supervising the washing, processing, packing and storing of produce appropriately. This position is also responsible for communicating product availability to our customers as well as customer needs to our production team, and for managing the order and delivery process for smooth customer experience. As we continue to expand production each season, the Postharvest & Distribution Manager will be a key player in setting up and maintaining the systems that will help us to meet demand, maintain product quality, communicate with our customers and minimize food waste. Candidates should have: strong organization and an eye for consistency in detailed daily processes a proactive approach that can help to push sales and grow relationships the ability to communicate effectively with customers and growers

Requirements

• Demonstrated skills in organization and administration
• Ability to learn and work with software systems and spreadsheets
• Demonstrated communication skills
• A strong interest in food and agriculture
• The job will require lifting of objects 50 lbs. multiple times per day
• Some of your daily work will be guest facing and you will be required to follow guidelines for these interactions
• Valid drivers license and the ability to work in Franklin TN.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with postharvest systems on farms is a plus but not necessarily required
• Experience with GAP and food standards is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Manage the postharvest processing and storage of all produce, fruit, flowers, meat and eggs to ensure the highest standards of safety, quality, freshness and appearance
• Monitor product inventory and push it to appropriate outlets to maximize utilization
• Maintain and improve ordering system and manage the picking, packing, delivery and communication of all product orders to ensure a great experience for internal and external customers (including donation partners)
• Maintain designated processing, storage and working spaces to a high standard, driving continuous improvement of food safety, workplace functionality and guest experience
• Lead and supervise Farm Cultivation Team Members when they are assigned to your area, ensuring safety, efficiency and high work standards
• Create, train, enforce and continuously improve standardized processes within the postharvest operation
• Ensure tools, supplies and materials necessary for effective operation are available, organized and maintained
• Ensure detailed records of operations and outcomes are captured, organized and shared appropriately

What This Job Offers

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