Farm Operations Leader - Blueberries & Almonds

AC Foods; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AC Foods seeks a Farm Manager to lead blueberry and almond farming operations, ensuring successful production, harvest, and quality outcomes. You will drive budgets, safety, and efficiency while developing high-performing teams and coordinating with agronomy and business partners.

Responsibilities include planning irrigation and crop management, overseeing harvest logistics, and maintaining records for compliance and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Experience leading agricultural operations with a focus on crops like blueberries and almonds.
• Knowledge of safety, regulatory compliance, and quality standards in farming.
• Proven ability to develop and manage budgets, schedules, and teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct blueberry and almond farming operations to meet production and quality targets.
• Develop annual cultural plans including irrigation, fertility, pest management, and pruning.
• Coordinate harvest activities, labor, equipment, and logistics to meet volume and cost objectives.
• Monitor crop development and performance; take corrective actions as needed.
• Lead and develop farm personnel; ensure records and timecards are accurate.

Skills

Blueberry production

Almond production

Harvest operations

Employee supervision

Communication skills

Task prioritization

Reporting

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

AC Foods seeks a Farm Manager to lead blueberry and almond farming operations, ensuring successful production, harvest, and quality outcomes. You will drive budgets, safety, and efficiency while developing high-performing teams and coordinating with agronomy and business partners.

Responsibilities include planning irrigation and crop management, overseeing harvest logistics, and maintaining records for compliance and performance metrics.