Ranch Manager

Manulife John Hancock; Chowchilla (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife John Hancock in Chowchilla, CA seeks a Farm Operations Supervisor to plan, implement, and supervise farming activities that optimize return on investment and sustainable practices. The role emphasizes budgeting, timely field operations, and strong leadership in a safety‑mocused environment.

You will assist the Area Manager with operating and capital budgets, oversee day‑to‑day fieldwork, manage personnel and contractors, and ensure compliance with safety and procurement policies.

Qualifications

• A 4-year college degree preferred, or minimum five years in farming and equipment operations.
• Experience directing daily work assignments and supervising employees.
• Ability to work well with management and communicate effectively.
• Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) preferred.
• First aid training preferred.
• Must be able to work nights and/or weekends.
• Valid driver's license and insurability with company carrier.

Responsibilities

• Assist Area Manager in formulating operating and capital budgets.
• Operate within budget framework adjusting for unforeseen conditions.
• Plan and supervise farming operations including fertilizer, pesticide, and irrigation with minimal oversight.
• Maintain records for sustainability audits.
• Respond promptly to seasonal conditions and events.
• Aim for yields comparable or better than top local farms.
• Manage personnel, contractors, labor, vendors, equipment, and processors.
• Assist Ranch Foreman in duties.
• Report problems or successes and produce monthly management reports.
• Follow procurement procedures and enforce safety policies.
• Ensure employees are trained and company policies followed.

Skills

Communication skills

Team supervision

Leadership

Availability nights/weekends

Education

Bachelor's degree in Farm Management / Agricultural Business

Job description

Responsible for planning, implementing, and supervising farming operations in a manner which optimizes return on investment and good stewardship.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assisting Area Manager in formulating operating and capital budgets for the property.
• Performing within the total budget framework adjusting for special unforeseen, uncontrollable conditions that cause variances from "normal" budgeted figures.
• Implementation and execution of effective, efficient, orderly, and timely farming operations, including decision making required for fertilizer, pesticide and irrigation applications, with minimal oversight from the Area Manager.
• Record keeping required to complete sustainability audits that may be requested internally or externally.
• Promptly responding to special circumstances or conditions during the growing season such as weather, pest, diseases, or other extraordinary events, with minimal oversight from the Area Manager.
• Achieving yields comparable or better than the best farmers in the area, with similar property.
• Effective handling of personnel, contractors, labor, vendors, equipment, and processors, in a strong, fair manner.
• Assisting Ranch Foreman in performing their duties efficiently and effectively.
• Promptly reporting problems or successes, and producing monthly management reports, or other analysis as needed.
• Following procurement procedures, both the formal and the informal bidding process.
• Enforcing company safety policies.
• Ensuring company policies are followed, and all employees are properly trained.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• 4-year college degree preferred (Farm Management or Agricultural Business preferably), or minimum five (5) years previous experience in farming and equipment operations.
• Previous experience in directing daily work assignments and supervising employees desired.
• Must be able to work well with management and communicate well with others.
• Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) is preferred.
• First aid training is preferred.
• Must be able to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
• Must possess valid driver's license and be insurable with company's commercial carrier.

When you join our team:

• We'll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We'll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we'll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html .

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Referenced Salary Location

Chowchilla, California

Working Arrangement

In Office

Salary range is expected to be between

$61,875.00 USD - $103,125.00 USD

Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job‑related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training.

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [e-mail] for the salary range for your location.

Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short‑and–long‑term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligi