Farm Operations Manager: Lead Crew & Equipment

Tempo,-Inc.-1; Saint Agatha (ME); On-site; USD 83,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

TEMPO Employment Services is seeking a Farm Manager to oversee daily operations at a local agricultural facility in Saint Agatha, Maine. This role manages farm employees, operates and maintains equipment, and ensures crops are handled safely and efficiently.

You will assign daily tasks, train staff, monitor equipment performance, and help keep operations running smoothly. The successful candidate will have farming or equipment experience and proven leadership abilities, with flexibility for

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related farm, agricultural, or equipment experience required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with tractors, trucks, and farm equipment.
• Current chemical handling license or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily farm operations and supervise employees.
• Assign work, train employees, and monitor job performance.
• Operate and inspect tractors, trucks, and other farm equipment.
• Complete basic equipment maintenance and troubleshoot problems.
• Assist with moving, handling, and storing potatoes.
• Keep accurate farm, safety, and maintenance records.
• Make sure employees follow safety rules and proper work procedures.
• Report accidents, equipment problems, and safety concerns.
• Help maintain crop quality and prevent damage or waste.
• Communicate with management about daily operations and employee needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Farm operations

Supervisory experience

Equipment maintenance

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Scheduling

Tools

Tractors

Diesel engines

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Job description

TEMPO Employment Services is seeking a Farm Manager to oversee daily operations at a local agricultural facility in Saint Agatha, Maine. This role manages farm employees, operates and maintains equipment, and ensures crops are handled safely and efficiently.

You will assign daily tasks, train staff, monitor equipment performance, and help keep operations running smoothly. The successful candidate will have farming or equipment experience and proven leadership abilities, with flexibility for