First-Line Supervisors of Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Workers

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 28,420 - 78,920; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor seeks an Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisor to oversee agricultural operations and workers. Responsibilities include inspecting crops, managing machinery, and coordinating with management on cultivation practices. The role requires strong decision-making and monitoring skills, along with proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel and ERP software. The position offers a comprehensive understanding of agricultural processes and the opportunity for impactful leadership in crop production.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise agricultural workers effectively.
• Strong decision-making skills based on assessment.
• Familiar with agricultural tools and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Inspect crops and fields for cultivation needs.
• Confer with managers to develop plans.
• Review employees' work for quality.

Skills

Active Listening

Judgment and Decision Making

Monitoring

Critical Thinking

Social Perceptiveness

Speaking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

ERP software

Payroll software

Job description

What Does it Take to Be an Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisor?

Agricultural Crop & Horticultural Worker Supervisor Example. Directly supervise and coordinate activities of agricultural crop or horticultural workers.

What Do Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisors Do On a Daily Basis?

• Inspect crops, fields, or plant stock to determine conditions and need for cultivating, spraying, weeding, or harvesting.
• Confer with managers to evaluate weather or soil conditions, to develop plans or procedures, or to discuss issues such as changes in fertilizers, herbicides, or cultivating techniques.
• Review employees’ work to evaluate quality and quantity.
• Direct or assist with the adjustment or repair of farm equipment or machinery.
• Issue equipment, such as farm implements, machinery, ladders, or containers to workers, and collect equipment when work is complete.
• Drive or operate farm machinery, such as trucks, tractors, or self-propelled harvesters, to transport workers or supplies or to cultivate or harvest fields.

What an Agricultural Crop & Horticultural Worker Supervisor Should Know

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

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• Hardscape Foreman
• Harvest Crew Supervisor
• Vegetable Farming Supervisor
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In the United States, there were 48,700 jobs for Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisor in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 2.1% which is below the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 1,000 new jobs for Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisor by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 6,500 job openings in this field each year.

The states with the most job growth for Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisor are Nevada, Wyoming, and Oregon. Watch out if you plan on working in South Carolina, Florida, or Ohio. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

The average yearly salary of an Agricultural Crop & Horticultural Worker Supervisor ranges between $28,420 and $78,920.

Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisors who work in Minnesota, Alabama, or Iowa, make the highest salaries.

What Tools & Technology do Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisors Use?

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Worker Supervisors may use on a daily basis:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Enterprise resource planning ERP software
• Payroll software