Orchard Operations Lead | Year‑Round Growth & Pruning

gpac LLC.; Gays Mills (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be provided

Job summary

gpac LLC partners with a growing agricultural operation seeking an experienced Orchard Manager to oversee year-round orchard operations, including pruning, planting, tree management, pesticide applications, and harvest, and to enjoy combining hands-on work with operational leadership.

The orchard is actively expanding, offering the incoming manager a chance to shape current operations and future growth, with relocation support for the right candidate and a compensation range of $70,000–$85,000

Qualifications

• Strong agricultural background.
• Direct commercial orchard experience.
• Hands-on leadership style and ability to work alongside the team.
• 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

Strong agricultural background

Direct commercial orchard experience

Leadership experience

Ability to plan and prioritize work

Hands-on leadership style

Job description

gpac LLC partners with a growing agricultural operation seeking an experienced Orchard Manager to oversee year-round orchard operations, including pruning, planting, tree management, pesticide applications, and harvest, and to enjoy combining hands-on work with operational leadership.

The orchard is actively expanding, offering the incoming manager a chance to shape current operations and future growth, with relocation support for the right candidate and a compensation range of $70,000–$85,000