Regional Farm Manager

Lundberg Family Farms; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lundberg Family Farms seeks a Regional Farm Manager to lead field operations across Yolo, Solano, and San Joaquin counties. You’ll guide rice production from land prep through harvest, supervise irrigation systems, and own the repair and maintenance program to keep equipment safe and efficient.

You’ll coach staff, ensure OSHA and wage-hour compliance, and foster a collaborative team culture while delivering the Farm Plan in partnership with senior management.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in production agriculture.
• 3 years' experience with equipment repair and maintenance.
• Must maintain eligibility to drive on behalf of the company.
• Organic production experience; knowledge of regenerative standards preferred.
• Basic computer skills, specifically Microsoft Outlook.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with farm leadership on staffing and Farm Plan implementation, overseeing cultivation, production, and harvest.
• Plan land preparation, crop rotation, planting schedules, and weed and pest management to optimize rice yields.
• Support irrigation plan by monitoring water levels and maintaining infrastructure.
• Own the equipment repair and maintenance program; supervise shop staff and keep schedules.
• Prepare annual equipment condition summary for management.

Skills

Production agriculture

Equipment repair & maintenance

Microsoft Outlook

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Brief Description

As our Regional Farm Manager, you’ll lead day-to-day farm operations and staff for our fields in Yolo, Solano, and San Joaquin counties, putting the annual Farm Plan into action in partnership with the Senior Farm Manager and Director of Farm Operations. You’ll guide rice cultivation from land preparation through harvest, help shape our irrigation strategy, and own the equipment repair and maintenance program, including supervising shop staff, so our operation runs safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Farming and Irrigation Operations

• Partner with farm leadership on daily staffing and Farm Plan implementation, overseeing cultivation, production, and harvest.
• Plan land preparation, crop rotation, variety selection, planting schedules, and weed and pest management to optimize rice yields.
• Support the irrigation plan by monitoring water levels, maintaining infrastructure, promoting conservation, and keeping accurate usage records.

Own the Repair and Maintenance Program

• Manage daily equipment repair and maintenance, ensuring work is safe, timely, effective, and cost efficient.
• Supervise shop staff and keep maintenance schedules and records current.
• Prepare an annual equipment condition summary for management.

Develop Your People and Organization

• Track attendance and communicate directly with staff about absences.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and all applicable regulations, including OSHA and wage and hour laws.
• Build a collaborative team where people feel heard and understand their responsibilities and deadlines.

Requirements

• 5 years’ experience in production agriculture.
• 3 years' experience with equipment repair and maintenance.
• Must maintain eligibility to drive on behalf of the company; refer to the Company Driver Policy for more information.
• Organic production experience; knowledge of regenerative standards preferred.
• Basic computer skills, specifically Microsoft Outlook.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish preferred.