Farm Operations Mgr - Lordsburg, NM

Stahmanns Pecans; La Mesa (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stahmanns Inc. seeks an experienced Farm Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day farm and farm shop activities at the La Mesa, NM location. Responsibilities include scheduling, planting new fields, irrigation, fertilization, and tree health maintenance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, at least 5 years of farming experience, and strong supervisory skills. Must pass a drug test and maintain safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture is required.
• Experience of at least 5 years in farming.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Valid New Mexico Private Applicators License.
• Must pass a drug test.
• Must be able to work more than 40 hours.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day farm and farm shop operations.
• Plan finances and production to meet budget.
• Manage irrigation, fertilization, application of chemicals, and harvesting.
• Coordinate interdepartmental efforts and liaise with other managers/universities.
• Ensure government regulations and safety standards are followed.
• Maintain biodiversity and environmental stewardship.
• Assist with long-term planning and annual farm plan/budget.
• Supervise and train employees; maintain records and equipment.

Skills

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Ability to work under pressure

Time management

Supervisory/management ability

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture

Graduate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Main Office - La Mesa, NM 88044, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Job Shift: Day,

Position Scope/Summary

As a Farm Operation Manager, the role is to oversee day-day operations on the farm and farm shop, scheduling, planting new fields, and maintenance of health of the trees and conditions of the fields

Qualifications: Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Employees are expected to support the quality concepts inherent in the business philosophies of Stahmanns Inc, including a variety of job related tasks, which include the following.

• Ensure that daily operations and reports are completed satisfactorily and in a timely manner
• Plan finances and production to maintain farm progress against budget parameters
• Manage, supervise and participate in the irrigation, fertilization, application of chemical, harvesting of pecans
• Oversee farm shop
• Knowledge all kinds of farm equipment and machinery
• Hardworking and ability to multitask
• Buy supplies, such as fertilizers
• Must perform routine maintenance on the machinery they use
• Analyze farming practices to optimize quality and yield
• Is responsible for coordinating interdepartmental efforts with the other managers, communicating with other pecan farmers to continue to stay on the cutting edge of pecan science, and for aiding future development by working with the university
• Ensure current government regulations concerning farm activities are complied with
• Maintain a knowledge of pest and diseases and an understanding of how they spread and how to treat them
• Protect the environment and maintaining biodiversity
• Apply health and safety standards across the farm estate
• Assist the Director of Operations Manager with long-term planning, and play a contriburory role in development of the annual farm plan and budget
• Estimate the needs for the general farming operations
• Good driving record
• Must be able to work more than 40 hrs
• Must pass a drug test
• Arrange the maintenance and repair of farm buildings, machinery and equipment
• Must be responsible and punctual

Skills and knowledge

• Good communication skills
• A willingness to work flexibly
• Ability to work under pressure
• Time management skills
• Supervisory skills and management ability

Knowledge of farm work

• Proper agronomic practices including, but not limited to tillage, planting, irrigation, harvest and pesticides or herbicides applications

Practical skills

• Knowledge with sprinklers irrigation systems
• Ability to maintain a high level of organization
• Assist with maintenance and record keeping of farm operations
• Assist with supervision and training of the employees
• Bilingual
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications, such as Word and Excel, is required

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements ( Physical and Mental Demands)

• A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture is required
• Experience at least 5 years in farming
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Valid New Mexico Private Applicators License

Reporting Relationship:

This position reports directly to the Farm Operations Manager at Stahmanns Inc, La Mesa, NM