Coffee Orchard Irrigation & Nutrition Lead

Kauai Coffee Company; Kalaheo (HI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kauai Coffee Company is seeking an Irrigation & Crop Nutrition Supervisor to oversee the plantation's irrigation and fertigation program, ensuring optimal water use and crop nutrition across nearly 3,000 acres of drip-irrigated coffee.

You will manage a team, develop weekly water schedules, monitor system performance, and coordinate maintenance of reservoirs, pumps, and filtration units while upholding safety policies and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science degree in agronomy or a related field.
• Minimum two years' experience in agricultural or horticultural environments.
• Minimum three years' supervisory experience.
• Hawaii Private Applicators Certification or ability to obtain within one year.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manages irrigation staff to ensure efficient water and fertilizer application.
• Delivers weekly water distribution schedules to the distribution chain.
• Performs quality checks on irrigation and fertigation systems.
• Plans and supervises maintenance of reservoirs, ditches, pumps, and filter stations.
• Ensures safety policies are followed and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Agricultural experience

Pesticide certification

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's of Science in agronomy or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kauai Coffee Company is seeking an Irrigation & Crop Nutrition Supervisor to oversee the plantation's irrigation and fertigation program, ensuring optimal water use and crop nutrition across nearly 3,000 acres of drip-irrigated coffee.

You will manage a team, develop weekly water schedules, monitor system performance, and coordinate maintenance of reservoirs, pumps, and filtration units while upholding safety policies and regulatory compliance.