Demo Farm Supervisor

Fall Creek®; Comuna de La Unión; On-site; CLP 18,000,000 - 30,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Fall Creek is seeking a Demo Farm Supervisor for our La Unión site in Chile. You will oversee nursery, harvest, and field crews, collect data for R&D projects, and help manage irrigation, fertilization, and pest programs. Strong collaboration and bilingual Spanish/English abilities are preferred.

Reporting to the Regional Demo Farm Manager, you’ll support day-to-day operations at the demo farm and coordinate with multiple teams to optimize planting, data collection, and crop health.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a farm or agricultural setting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; data handling skills required.
• Experience collecting data in platforms including Excel and Fulcrum.
• Ability to program, troubleshoot, and maintain irrigation controllers.
• Strong collaboration, judgment, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication; bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursery workers, contractors, and technicians at the farm.
• Oversee harvest, planting, and weed management crews.
• Assist with field data collection on R&D projects.
• Collect pH/EC readings and adjust fertilization accordingly.
• Collect leaf/soil samples for analysis.
• Maintain farm inventory year-round.
• Assist with frost/heat protection at the research farm.
• Implement fertilization and pest management plans.
• Coordinate equipment use with team leaders and departments.
• Assist with purchasing and receipt of farm supplies.
• Help build irrigation schedules and manage plant movements.
• Perform routine equipment inspections and report issues.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

Data collection & analysis

Irrigation controllers

Bilingual Spanish/English

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Fulcrum

Proprietary databases

Job description

Fall Creek is creating a world with better blueberries through its friendly,collaborative team spread across the globe. To help us accomplish this, we are seeking a qualified Demo Farm Supervisor. This position will be located in La Unión. XIV Región de los Rios.

This position reports to the Regional Demo Farm Manager and is part of Fall Creek’s Research & Development department, assisting in the day-to-day operations of the demo farm.

Essential Duties

• Supervises all nursery workers, contractors, and/or technicians working at the farm.
• Supervises all harvest crews, planting crews, and weed management crews.
• Assists with field data collection on Research & Development projects.
• Collect routine pH and EC readings and adjust fertilization accordingly.
• Collects leaf and soil samples for analysis.
• Assists in maintaining an accurate farm inventory throughout the year.
• Assists with frost and heat protection at the research farm.
• Implements and executes the fertilization plan.
• Implements and executes the pest management plan, including all management activities regarding pollinators.
• Coordinates with team leaders, managers, and other departments for utilization of equipment and facilities.
• Assists with purchasing and receiving of farm supplies, fertilizer, and other chemicals as needed.
• Assists with building and adjusting the irrigation schedule.
• Responsible for all potting events, field plantings, and plant movements.
• Performs routine equipment inspections and reports any issues to the Facilities department and the Regional Demo Farm Manger.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, And Training

• Requires 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• Typically requires knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Requires ability to collect data in various platforms including, but not limited to, proprietary databases, Excel, and Fulcrum.
• Requires the ability to program, troubleshoot, and maintain irrigation controllers.
• Ability to collaborate with other team members, develop strong relationships, and maintain a positive attitude. Must be able to exercise good judgment and positively influence team decision making.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines with strict attention to detail.
• Requires good oral and written communication skills.
• Preferably bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Must demonstrate professional and ethical business practices, adherence to company values, and a commitment to personal and professional development.
• Demonstrated track record of teamwork in a multicultural environment and ability to work effectively with diverse communities.

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Who is Fall Creek?

We’re a US-based company with a keen focus on blueberry genetics, plants, and grower support delivered to the world’s premier blueberry growers. From our humble beginnings in Lowell, Oregon more than 40 years ago, we now also have wholly-owned nurseries in Mexico, Peru, Spain, South Africa, Netherlands, China, and Chile. Additionally, we have built a global team of the finest breeders, researchers, propagators and nursery professionals, grower support technicians, sales and customer service experts and more. We’re a deeply-planted link in a global chain, ready to serve our customers and our industry throughout North, Central, and South America, Greater Europe, Asia, and Africa. Our mission is to serve the growers and to support the blueberry industry, helping to ensure growers maximize success through our delivery of the best genetics and plants, technical know-how and global market intelligence. To fulfill our mission, we focus on cultivating exceptional plants, building strong relationships and providing responsive customer service. This is all part of how we’re helping to build A World with Better Blueberries™.