Assistant Farm Manager (EH-11214)

Kansas Ag Connection; Kansas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

House or Housing Stipend

All Benefits Negotiable

Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting a northeastern Kansas farm in seeking an Assistant Farm Manager to oversee day-to-day field operations while partnering with ownership on planning and execution of production and custom harvest activities.

The ideal candidate will actively manage equipment, supervise seasonal staff, and contribute to planning, scheduling, and efficiency improvements on a growing operation. Housing options available and confidentiality emphasized.

Qualifications

• Strong crop production background.
• Experience operating and maintaining modern farm equipment.
• Ability to lead or supervise and work independently.
• Willingness to grow into a larger role.
• Stable work history.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily crop production operations
• Operate and maintain modern farm equipment
• Support planting, spraying, harvesting, and hauling
• Help coordinate custom harvesting crews and schedules
• Assist with maintenance planning and equipment readiness
• Support operational decision-making and efficiency improvements
• Potential to help manage employees and seasonal labor
• Assist with feedlot operations if brought back into use
• Work closely with owner on planning and execution

Skills

Crop production knowledge

Equipment operation

Leadership experience

Independent worker

Job description

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for a qualified **Assistant Farm Manager** for a progressive and diversified crop and custom harvest operation located in northeastern Kansas. This is a hands-on leadership role working directly alongside ownership to help manage and grow a well-established private farm and harvesting business.**Operation Overview**This family-run operation consists of approximately 1,300-1,400 acres of crop production along with a custom harvesting business covering 4,000-5,000 acres annually. The farm raises corn and forage crops and also operates a small feedlot (currently leased but could be brought back into use). The business is at a growth point and looking to bring on a strong right-hand individual to help improve efficiency, assist with planning, and support continued expansion. **Position Summary**This role is designed as a **working Assistant Farm Manager** who will be actively involved in day-to-day field operations while also assisting ownership with organization, planning, and execution of the farm's production and custom harvest activities. The ideal candidate will be capable of stepping into a leadership support role, helping manage equipment, employees, and seasonal workflow, while also working directly in the field and with machinery.**Key Responsibilities**· Assist with daily crop production operations· Operate and maintain modern farm equipment· Support planting, spraying, harvesting, and hauling· Help coordinate custom harvesting crews and schedules· Assist with maintenance planning and equipment readiness· Support operational decision-making and efficiency improvements· Potential to help manage employees and seasonal labor· Assist with feedlot operations if brought back into use· Work closely with owner on planning and execution**Candidate Qualifications**· Strong crop production background· Equipment operation and maintenance experience· Ability to work independently and take initiative· Strong work ethic and positive attitude· Good communication and organizational skills· Some management or lead experience preferred· Willingness to grow into a larger role over time· Stable work history**Opportunity**This position offers the chance to step into a key leadership role with a growing operation where the right person can have a meaningful impact and long-term stability. Ideal for someone looking to move into or continue developing in a management capacity while remaining hands-on in production agriculture.**BENEFITS:**House or Housing Stipend, All Benefits Negotiable**ALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.**