Farm Manager

Kona Joe Coffee LLC; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Job summary

Kona Joe Coffee LLC in Kailua, Hawaii, seeks a dynamic Coffee Farm Manager to lead all aspects of coffee cultivation and farm operations, supervise staff, maintain equipment, and ensure safety standards. This hands-on role covers planting, harvesting, irrigation, greenhouse management, and records keeping with a focus on sustainable practices.

The position emphasizes profitability and responsible farming, requiring leadership, practical machinery skills, and a commitment to safety in outdoor

Qualifications

• Proven supervising experience in agricultural or farm settings.
• Hands-on experience operating heavy farm machinery.
• Mechanical knowledge for repairs, welding, and basic troubleshooting.
• Familiar with irrigation, greenhouse management, and coffee crop growing.
• Physical ability for heavy lifting and outdoor work in varying weather.
• Basic math for inventory and records; maintenance scheduling is a plus.
• Strong safety practices for farming operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily farm activities to optimize yields.
• Oversee maintenance of tractors, irrigation, harvesters.
• Manage farm staff with safety training.
• Maintain crop and equipment records.
• Inspect infrastructure and perform welding/mechanical repairs.
• Implement irrigation and greenhouse practices as applicable.
• Ensure safety standards in production and handling.

Skills

Leadership

Farm supervision

Heavy equipment

Equipment repair

Irrigation systems

Greenhouse management

Safety awareness

Inventory management

Tools

Tractors

Forklifts

Mini-excavator

Welding equipment

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Coffee Farm Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of coffee cultivation and farm operations. This role is vital in ensuring the efficient, sustainable, and profitable production of high-quality coffee beans. As a Coffee Farm Manager, you will be responsible for managing farm staff, maintaining equipment, implementing agricultural best practices, and ensuring safety standards are upheld across the farm. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant outdoor environment while applying your expertise in farming, machinery operation, animal care, and farm management.

Duties

• Supervise daily farm activities including planting, harvesting, pruning, and pest management to optimize coffee crop yields.
• Oversee the operation and maintenance of farm machinery such as tractors, irrigation systems, harvesters, and other equipment.
• Manage farm staff by assigning tasks, providing training on safety standards and equipment use, and ensuring adherence to best practices in farming and animal husbandry.
• Maintain detailed records of crop progress, equipment maintenance schedules, livestock health (if applicable), and safety compliance.
• Conduct regular inspections of the farm infrastructure, machinery repairs (including welding and mechanical repairs), and ensure all tools and power equipment are properly maintained.
• Implement irrigation schedules and horticultural practices to promote healthy plant growth while managing greenhouse or nursery areas if applicable.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards in production processes, heavy lifting procedures, manual handling protocols, and animal care regulations.

Requirements

• Proven supervising experience in agricultural or farm settings with strong leadership skills.
• Hands-on experience operating heavy equipment such as agricultural tractors, skid steer, mini-excavator forklifts, power tools, and other farm machinery
• Mechanical knowledge related to equipment repair—including welding, MRO (maintenance, repair & operations), and basic troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with irrigation systems, horticulture techniques, greenhouse management, and growing practices for crops like coffee or similar plants.
• Physical ability to perform heavy lifting, manual handling tasks, outdoor work in varying weather conditions, and use hand tools safely.
• Basic math skills for inventory management and record keeping; experience with maintenance schedules is a plus.
• Strong understanding of safety standards related to farming operations including heavy equipment operation and livestock handling.

Join us to lead a passionate team committed to sustainable farming practices while cultivating some of the world's finest coffee beans! This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to make a tangible impact on agricultural production through hands‑on leadership and technical expertise.

Pay: $49,727.42 - $59,886.79 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person