Ranch Operations Lead

Manulife; Corning (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife is seeking a Ranch Foreman to oversee day-to-day operations at the ranch in Corning, CA, reporting to the Ranch Manager and Area Manager. The role emphasizes safe, efficient leadership of the FLC crew and coordination of cultivation, irrigation, and harvesting tasks.

The ideal candidate has farm labor experience, a valid CA driver license, and the ability to train staff while maintaining accurate maintenance records and cost tracking per acre.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in farm labor, preferably in tree crop.
• High School Diploma or GED required or 4 years of firsthand experience.
• Solid understanding of farm functions and procedures.
• Irrigation systems, spray and pruning knowledge.
• Valid CA driver license with a clean driving record is required.
• Private Applicator Certificate or ability to obtain one.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and leadership.
• Critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, communicate, and direct farm employee crew in a positive way to succeed and produce results.
• Maintain safe work practices.
• In collaboration with Ranch Manager, assist in the direction and coordination of the overall operations of the ranch including maintenance, irrigation, pesticide application, and harvesting.
• Provide leadership to FLC crew and directing them to ensure completion of necessary tasks using safe and efficient approach.
• Inspect and observe fields, to determine upcoming jobs such as cultivation, irrigation, harvesting, and spray applications according to time of year.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency of all work activities.
• Report all safety, compliance, or any other issues immediately to Ranch Manager.
• Train personnel in work procedure, safety policies, and the use of machinery.
• Accurate record keeping of equipment maintenance, pesticide inventory, and irrigation schedules.
• Report to management daily to determine cost per acre.
• Perform all duties assigned by management.
• Work in collaboration with Ranch Manager and Area Manager to carry out daily tasks in an efficient manner, with assistance provided by the FLC crew.
• Report to Ranch Manager daily to assist to the best of ability in creation of daily plan.
• Communicate daily with FLC Foreman to execute daily task in an efficient and safely manner.

Skills

Farm experience

Irrigation knowledge

Pesticide knowledge

English/Spanish bilingual

Education

HS Diploma or GED

4 years farming experience

Tools

Private Applicator Certificate

Equipment safety training

Job description

Manulife is seeking a Ranch Foreman to oversee day-to-day operations at the ranch in Corning, CA, reporting to the Ranch Manager and Area Manager. The role emphasizes safe, efficient leadership of the FLC crew and coordination of cultivation, irrigation, and harvesting tasks.

The ideal candidate has farm labor experience, a valid CA driver license, and the ability to train staff while maintaining accurate maintenance records and cost tracking per acre.