Farm Operations Manager (EH-11519)

Missouri Ag Connection; Missouri; On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

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Job summary

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is seeking a Farm Operations Manager for a family-owned Missouri crop operation. The role emphasizes hands-on management, daily field activities, and a strong machinery background to ensure timely planting, spraying, harvest, and maintenance.

You will work closely with ownership to implement planned improvements and drive efficient farm execution. The position requires experience in corn and soybean production, ability to lead with initiative, and willingness to handle

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in corn and soybean production.
• Ability to carry out crop production activities from planting through harvest.
• Strong machinery operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair skills.
• Previous experience leading daily farm activities or carrying significant independent responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform daily fieldwork, including planting, spraying, harvesting, and other seasonal crop production activities.
• Organize work around weather, field conditions, equipment availability, and production priorities.
• Operate farm machinery safely and efficiently, including tractors, planting equipment, sprayers, combines, and grain-handling equipment.
• Assist with grain hauling and related harvest logistics.
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment problems, and complete repairs within personal capabilities.
• Maintain equipment service records and communicate repair needs, parts requirements, and equipment concerns to ownership.
• Monitor fields and crop conditions, reporting issues that require attention.
• Maintain accurate fieldwork and application records as applicable.
• Coordinate with ownership and any additional labor or service providers to keep work moving efficiently.
• Assist with cattle care and other livestock duties as needed.
• Maintain an orderly farmstead, shop, equipment storage areas, and work environment.
• Provide regular updates on completed work, upcoming priorities, and problems requiring decisions.
• Help maintain continuity as responsibilities transition within the family operation.

Skills

Machine operation

Crop production

Lead daily activities

Maintenance and repairs

Communication with ownership

Tools

Sprayers

Tractors

Grain hauling

Job description

#### Job Title:Farm Operations Manager (EH-11519) #### Location:MO, Midwest United States,USA #### Company:Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT #### Industry Sector:Production/Farming #### Industry Type:Crop Production #### Career Type:Farm & Ranch Operations/Herdsperson/On Farm #### Job Type:Full Time #### Minimum Years Experience Required:4 #### Salary:$85,000+/- 85000.0000 YEAR ### Get Job Alerts**Career Type:** Farm & Ranch Operations/Herdsperson/On Farm **Country:** USAI agree to receive alerts from AgCareers.com and to the Terms of Service.# Farm Operations Manager (EH-11519)Back to search resultsApply to this positionFollow CompanyMore Jobs from Hansen...Send to Friend**PLEASE NOTE:** We will not reply if your resume does not meet position requirements. Please understand your education and experience must match our job listings for you to be considered. You must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident to be considered for any U.S. positions.There is NO closing date on this position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for a qualified **Farm Operations Manager** for a family-owned Missouri crop production operation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, hands-on farm professional who enjoys machinery, takes pride in timely fieldwork, and wants to become a trusted, long-term part of an established farming operation.The farm consists of approximately **2,000 acres**, primarily producing corn and soybeans, with occasional wheat production. The operation also backgrounds a small number of cattle. Crop production will be the primary focus of this position, with some livestock responsibilities as needed.The employer is preparing for a family management transition and seeking a dependable individual to assume increasing responsibility for daily farm operations. The owner maintains an off-farm agricultural career and will remain actively involved in the farm's financial management, business decisions, and overall direction. The Farm Operations Manager will work closely with ownership to turn those plans into timely, well-executed work on the farm.This is a **working management position** requiring direct involvement in planting, spraying, harvesting, grain hauling, equipment maintenance, and general farm upkeep. The right individual must be able to evaluate what needs to be done, organize priorities, and move work forward without waiting for detailed instructions each day.Strong equipment skills are especially important. The employer needs someone who can operate machinery efficiently, recognize developing problems, perform routine maintenance and repairs, and help keep equipment ready for each season. The farm currently operates primarily red equipment.Agronomic knowledge would be beneficial, particularly the ability to observe crop conditions and communicate concerns or recommendations. However, the employer's greatest need is a capable operations and machinery person with sound judgment, initiative, and follow-through.**RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Coordinate and perform daily fieldwork, including planting, spraying, harvesting, and other seasonal crop production activities.* Organize work around weather, field conditions, equipment availability, and production priorities.* Operate farm machinery safely and efficiently, including tractors, planting equipment, sprayers, combines, and grain-handling equipment.* Assist with grain hauling and related harvest logistics.* Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment problems, and complete repairs within personal capabilities.* Maintain equipment service records and communicate repair needs, parts requirements, and equipment concerns to ownership.* Monitor fields and crop conditions, reporting issues that require attention.* Maintain accurate fieldwork and application records as applicable.* Coordinate with ownership and any additional labor or service providers to keep work moving efficiently.* Assist with cattle care and other livestock duties as needed.* Maintain an orderly farmstead, shop, equipment storage areas, and work environment.* Provide regular updates on completed work, upcoming priorities, and problems requiring decisions.* Help maintain continuity as responsibilities transition within the family operation.**QUALIFICATIONS:*** Solid, hands-on experience in corn and soybean production.* Ability to carry out crop production activities from planting through harvest.* Strong machinery operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair skills.* Previous experience leading daily farm activities or carrying significant independent responsibility.* Ability to plan ahead, prioritize work, and adjust to changing conditions.* Dependable work habits, sound judgment, and a demonstrated ability to follow through.* Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with involved ownership.* Willingness to perform physical work and work extended hours during planting, harvest, and other peak periods.* Experience operating a sprayer and handling crop protection products preferred; willingness to obtain any required credentials.* Grain truck operation and hauling experience preferred; CDL a plus.* Agronomic knowledge, precision agriculture experience, and familiarity with red equipment beneficial.* Basic cattle experience helpful.* Stable employment history and interest in a long-term opportunity with a family-owned farm.**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:**Compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and the responsibilities agreed upon. Housing arrangements, benefits, start date, and the transition schedule will be discussed with qualified candidates.**ALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.***If you feel that you are not a candidate for this position, but know someone who is, we do offer a Referral Bonus if we place your referral into this position.* #### Phone:[phone] #### Fax:[phone] To apply please click on APPLY TO THIS POSITIONApply to this positionSave this jobJob Post Date: 10/30/26