Orchard Manager: Lead Full-Cycle Tree Care & Harvest

gpac; Gays Mills (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is partnering with a growing agricultural operation to place an experienced Orchard Manager in Wisconsin. The role covers pruning, planting, tree management, pesticide applications, and harvest, combining hands-on work with operational leadership.

The incoming manager will oversee an actively expanding orchard, contribute to current operations and future growth, and lead teams through year-round cycles in a full-time capacity.

Qualifications

• Direct commercial orchard experience is required.
• Experience managing an orchard operation of ~50–60+ acres preferred.
• Knowledge of pruning, planting, pesticide applications, tree establishment, orchard maintenance, and harvesting.
• Hands-on leadership or management experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work based on weather, crop conditions, and seasonal demands.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day and seasonal orchard operations.
• Plan and coordinate winter pruning, spring planting and pesticide applications, summer tree care, and fall harvest.
• Manage the establishment and ongoing care of newly planted trees.
• Monitor tree health and identify issues affecting orchard productivity.
• Coordinate pesticide applications and other crop-management activities.
• Plan labor, equipment, materials, and priorities around seasonal requirements.
• Provide hands‑on leadership and direction to the orchard team.
• Maintain efficient, safe, and organized agricultural operations.
• Help identify opportunities to improve orchard health, productivity, and long‑term performance.

Skills

Orchard management

Team leadership

Pesticide application

Tree care

Job description

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is partnering with a growing agricultural operation to place an experienced Orchard Manager in Wisconsin. The role covers pruning, planting, tree management, pesticide applications, and harvest, combining hands-on work with operational leadership.

The incoming manager will oversee an actively expanding orchard, contribute to current operations and future growth, and lead teams through year-round cycles in a full-time capacity.