Lead Veg Production Manager — On-Farm Housing & PTO

Good Food Jobs, Inc.; Norwich (VT); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Private on-farm housing

3 weeks paid vacation

Free CSA share

Farm store discount

Résumé du poste

Sweetland Farm in Norwich, VT is seeking a Vegetable Production Manager to lead our 15-acre vegetable program for our 8-month CSA and year-round farm store. You will plan, grow, and harvest, collaborating with the Head Farmer, Equipment Operators, and Farm Store Manager to prioritize tasks and improve production.

The role requires at least 3 years in diversified vegetable production and strong leadership. This is a full-time, year-round, salaried position with on-farm housing and competitive pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience managing diversified vegetable production.
• Strong communication, leadership, and crew management skills.
• Ability to learn and use farm planning and record keeping software such as Tend, GoogleSheets, and LocalLine.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Stamina to work long hours outdoors in all weather and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsabilités

• Crop rotation planning, seed orders, and harvest planning using farm management software.
• Weekly field walks to assess crop health, plan upcoming work, and identify and troubleshoot problems.
• Field crew training and leadership; manage and work alongside 4–5 field crew, 1 wash/pack lead, 1 CSA coordinator, and 2–3 equipment operators.
• Communication with other managers to plan workflow, update produce availability, and request tillage and mechanical cultivation.

Connaissances

Communication

Leadership

Crew management

Independent work

Attention to detail

Stamina outdoors

Outils

Tend

GoogleSheets

LocalLine

Description du poste

Sweetland Farm in Norwich, VT is seeking a Vegetable Production Manager to lead our 15-acre vegetable program for our 8-month CSA and year-round farm store. You will plan, grow, and harvest, collaborating with the Head Farmer, Equipment Operators, and Farm Store Manager to prioritize tasks and improve production.

The role requires at least 3 years in diversified vegetable production and strong leadership. This is a full-time, year-round, salaried position with on-farm housing and competitive pay