Farm Operations Supervisor — Lead, Maintain & Grow Yields

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation on farm

Performance reviews

Opportunities for advancement

Training on farming techniques

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Operations Supervisor to manage daily farm activities at the Welkom farm. You will lead a team of farmhands, coordinate planting, irrigation, harvesting, and maintenance, and ensure efficient, safe operation of equipment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on farming operations experience, strong leadership and organizational skills. A relevant agricultural qualification is a plus, but substantial Welkom experience is acceptable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in agricultural operations, preferably in a supervisory capacity.
• Strong knowledge of farming techniques, crop cycles and soil management.
• Experience operating and maintaining various farm machinery.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and perform under pressure.
• Relevant agricultural qualification is advantageous but not essential for Welkom operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the work of farm laborers.
• Oversee operation, maintenance, and repair of farm machinery and equipment.
• Implement planting, cultivation, irrigation, and harvesting schedules.
• Monitor crop growth and health; report issues to farm manager.
• Ensure health and safety regulations and a safe working environment.
• Assist with inventory management of seeds, fertilizers, chemicals, and other supplies.

Skills

Agricultural ops

Supervisory exp

Farming techniques

Soil management

Machinery operation

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Welkom experience

Education

Agricultural qualification

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Operations Supervisor to manage daily farm activities at the Welkom farm. You will lead a team of farmhands, coordinate planting, irrigation, harvesting, and maintenance, and ensure efficient, safe operation of equipment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on farming operations experience, strong leadership and organizational skills. A relevant agricultural qualification is a plus, but substantial Welkom experience is acceptable.