Orchard Operations Leader — 50+ Acre Farm

gpac; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Orchard Manager is seeking an experienced leader to oversee a 50-60+ acre orchard and direct year-round operations. The operation actively expands with new plantings and a four-person full-time team onsite.

The ideal candidate has a strong outdoor agricultural background with leadership experience; direct orchard/tree-fruit experience is preferred but not required. Relocation candidates will be considered.

Qualifications

• Outdoor agricultural experience is required.
• Direct orchard or tree-fruit experience preferred but not required.
• Experience managing agricultural or outdoor operations.
• Strong leadership and crew-management skills.
• Experience with pruning, planting, pesticide application or tree care is highly valuable.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of a 50-60+ acre orchard.
• Lead and work alongside a team of four full-time employees.
• Oversee seasonal activities including winter pruning, spring planting and pesticide applications, summer tree management, and fall harvest.
• Manage the establishment and care of newly planted trees.
• Plan labor and daily activities based on seasonal needs.
• Monitor crop/tree health and address production concerns.
• Coordinate crop protection and pesticide activities.
• Oversee harvest operations for safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Support continued orchard growth and expansion.

Skills

Leadership experience

Outdoor agricultural

Team management

Pruning

Planting

Pesticide application

Tree care

Crop health monitoring

Planning labor

Job description

Confidential Orchard Manager is seeking an experienced leader to oversee a 50-60+ acre orchard and direct year-round operations. The operation actively expands with new plantings and a four-person full-time team onsite.

The ideal candidate has a strong outdoor agricultural background with leadership experience; direct orchard/tree-fruit experience is preferred but not required. Relocation candidates will be considered.