Orchard Operations Leader — Growth & Harvest

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

gpac LLC. is seeking an Orchard Manager to lead year-round operations in Southwestern Wisconsin. The role requires hands-on management of pruning, planting, tree care, pesticide applications, and harvest, with responsibility for the full growing cycle.

The successful candidate will oversee a 50-60+ acre orchard, plan seasonal activities, manage staff, and drive improvements in orchard health and productivity. This is a full-time, year-round leadership position with relocation assistance possible.

Qualifications

• Strong agricultural background.
• Direct commercial orchard experience.
• Experience managing or working with an orchard operation of approximately 50-60+ acres preferred.
• Knowledge of pruning, planting, pesticide applications, tree establishment, orchard maintenance, and harvesting.
• Previous agricultural leadership or management experience strongly preferred.

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

Agricultural leadership

Tree crop management

Pruning & planting

Pesticide applications

Team leadership

Job description

gpac LLC. is seeking an Orchard Manager to lead year-round operations in Southwestern Wisconsin. The role requires hands-on management of pruning, planting, tree care, pesticide applications, and harvest, with responsibility for the full growing cycle.

The successful candidate will oversee a 50-60+ acre orchard, plan seasonal activities, manage staff, and drive improvements in orchard health and productivity. This is a full-time, year-round leadership position with relocation assistance possible.