Farm Manager
L7
agrisearchKokomo, IN3 days ago
Occupations
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural ManagersFirst-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry WorkersGeneral and Operations ManagersIndustries
Soil Preparation, Planting, and CultivatingOilseed and Grain Combination FarmingFarm Management ServicesAbout the Company:
Large commercial seed and farming enterprise is seeking a Farm Operations Manager to oversee all outside operations on 15,000 acres in the heart of Indiana. This is a team focused family company with limited bureaucracy. Decisions can be made quickly.
About the Role:
This role is focused in agronomy, equipment, and personnel. The desired candidate for this career opportunity is someone coming from the operations side of an agronomy coop and understands the process in getting a crop to the finish line.
Responsibilities:
Lead agronomic decisions. Scout fields daily and work with outside partners to develop treatment plans. Oversee applications of chemistries and fertilizer. May operate a Hagie row crop machine. Communicate with management on planting, growing, and harvesting progress. Manage a team of six to ten people depending upon the season. Work closely with HR to determine staffing needs, hiring, onboarding, and reviews. Delegate work to achieve production goals. Utilize drones to monitor field conditions. Take ownership and go the extra mile to produce a quality product.
Qualifications: Class A CDL.Indiana custom applicator's license.
Required Skills:
Working knowledge of chemistries used in row crop applications. Experience in operations management in the agronomy retail space.
Preferred Skills: Drone pilot license.
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Level
ManagerL7
Location
Kokomo, IN
Occupation
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Industry
Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating
Posted
3 days ago
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