Harvest Operations Leader

Fresh Del Monte Produce Company; Town of Plover (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Life & disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company paid holidays

Telemedicine & EAP

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is seeking a Harvest Supervisor or Harvest Operations Boss to oversee daily field operations during the production season.

You will maintain and repair harvesting equipment, lead seasonal staff, and coordinate with field and processing plant teams to maximize safety and efficiency. The role requires strong mechanical skills, prior equipment maintenance experience, and the ability to manage schedules, inventories, and health and safety standards across harvest

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Agricultural equipment maintenance or heavy equipment mechanical experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lead and coordinate seasonal employees while maintaining a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily harvest equipment readiness to support production schedules.
• Assign daily work activities and coordinate priorities for seasonal harvest and cart operators.
• Monitor field operations to ensure harvesting activities are completed safely and efficiently.
• Communicate equipment status, operational concerns, and repair priorities with field leadership.
• Support coordination between field operations and processing plant personnel.
• Rebuild harvesters and dumpcarts during offseason to ensure performance is maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CropTrak

Maintenance management systems

Job description

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is seeking a Harvest Supervisor or Harvest Operations Boss to oversee daily field operations during the production season.

You will maintain and repair harvesting equipment, lead seasonal staff, and coordinate with field and processing plant teams to maximize safety and efficiency. The role requires strong mechanical skills, prior equipment maintenance experience, and the ability to manage schedules, inventories, and health and safety standards across harvest