Ranch Manager

Manulife • Chowchilla, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ranch Manager plans, implements, and supervises farming operations to optimize return on investment and support good stewardship. The position works with minimal oversight from the Area Manager on operational decisions and responds to special conditions during the growing season. It also supports the Ranch Foreman and oversees personnel, contractors, labor, vendors, equipment, and processors.

The Ranch Manager helps prepare and manage operating and capital budgets, maintains records for sustainability audits, reports on operational performance, follows procurement procedures, enforces safety and company policies, and ensures employees are properly trained. The position is based in an office in Chowchilla, California. The role is an existing vacancy.

Requirements

• A four-year college degree is preferred, preferably in Farm Management or Agricultural Business, or a minimum of five years of previous experience in farming and equipment operations.
• Must be able to work well with management and communicate well with others.
• Must be able to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable with the company’s commercial carrier.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience directing daily work assignments and supervising employees is desired.
• Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) is preferred.
• First aid training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Area Manager in formulating operating and capital budgets for the property.
• Perform within the total budget framework, adjusting for special unforeseen or uncontrollable conditions that cause variances from normal budgeted figures.
• Implement and execute effective, efficient, orderly, and timely farming operations, including fertilizer, pesticide, and irrigation decisions, with minimal oversight from the Area Manager.
• Maintain records required to complete sustainability audits requested internally or externally.
• Respond promptly to special circumstances during the growing season, including weather, pests, diseases, and other extraordinary events, with minimal oversight from the Area Manager.
• Achieve yields comparable to or better than those of the best farmers in the area with similar property.
• Effectively and fairly manage personnel, contractors, labor, vendors, equipment, and processors.
• Assist the Ranch Foreman in performing duties efficiently and effectively.
• Promptly report problems or successes and produce monthly management reports or other analyses as needed.
• Follow formal and informal procurement bidding procedures.
• Enforce company safety policies.
• Ensure company policies are followed and employees are properly trained.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage.
• Adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans are available to eligible employees.
• Retirement savings plans, including pension/401(k) plans, and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions are offered to eligible employees.
• Financial education and counseling resources are offered.
• U.S. paid time off includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law).
• The company offers statutory leaves of absence.
• Eligible employees may participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.
• The company describes a flexible environment and support for learning and career growth.

What This Job Offers

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