Field Operations Lead for Large-Scale Produce Farm

B&W Quality Growers, LLC; Fellsmere (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

B&W Quality Growers in Fellsmere, FL, is seeking an experienced Assistant Farm Manager to lead large-scale field operations across about 2,000 acres. Reporting to the Farm Manager, you will oversee daily crop production, harvest execution, labor management, and scheduling while guiding a team of Farm Supervisors.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on agricultural leader with proven success in high-volume leafy greens production, strong knowledge of irrigation, IPM, and budgeting, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science, or a related field.
• Five (5) or more years of progressive leadership experience in commercial agriculture.
• Experience managing large-scale crop production and supervising field operations.
• Strong knowledge of irrigation, fertility, crop production, harvesting, integrated pest management, and labor management.
• Experience managing budgets, production metrics, labor costs, and operational planning.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze operational data.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of field operations, including planting, irrigation, crop maintenance, pest management, harvesting, and field preparation.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 6–8 Farm Supervisors responsible for planting, harvesting, chemical application, and daily field activities.
• Plan labor requirements and optimize workforce utilization to meet production and harvest schedules, including coordination with H-2A workforce programs.
• Monitor crop health, irrigation, fertility, and integrated pest management (IPM) programs to maximize yield and product quality.
• Conduct regular field inspections, review scouting reports, and implement corrective actions to address crop health concerns.
• Partner with Quality, Sales, Production, and HR teams to align harvest schedules with customer demand and operational priorities.
• Manage production schedules, planting plans, harvest forecasts, and field work orders.
• Analyze operational performance, labor productivity, production costs, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate production records and ensure compliance with food safety, workplace safety, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Assist with annual budgets, production forecasting, seasonal planning, and resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Excel

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/Agro/Plant Science

Tools

Inmatis ERP

Job description

B&W Quality Growers in Fellsmere, FL, is seeking an experienced Assistant Farm Manager to lead large-scale field operations across about 2,000 acres. Reporting to the Farm Manager, you will oversee daily crop production, harvest execution, labor management, and scheduling while guiding a team of Farm Supervisors.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on agricultural leader with proven success in high-volume leafy greens production, strong knowledge of irrigation, IPM, and budgeting, and a