Romaine Hearts Foreperson

Andy Boy; Salinas, Northern (CA, KY); Híbrido; USD 55.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Andy Boy is seeking an Assistant Supervisor to oversee harvesting operations in Salinas, CA. The role involves directing drivers and supervising field staff, with emphasis on safety, inventory control, and training coordination.

The position requires experience in harvesting, supervision of hourly staff, and bilingual English/Spanish communication. Domestic travel and long hours are expected, with a focus on efficiency and team collaboration.

Formación

• Strategic planning and leadership experience.
• Experience supervising hourly employees; union experience is a plus.
• Bilingual and biliterate in English/Spanish; able to present facts and recommendations clearly.

Responsabilidades

• Directs drivers to different ranches and fields.
• Supervises daily duties of employees and ensures safety compliance.
• Maintains inventories of materials and shade trailers.
• Coordinates training sessions for harvesting support groups.
• Manages budgeting, payroll functions, and department presents.

Conocimientos

Strategic leadership

Supervisory experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Logistics coordination

Educación

High School diploma

Farm labor bus certificate (plus)

Herramientas

Microsoft Windows

Excel

Descripción del empleo

This individual has an understanding of everything an Assistant Supervisor does and can assist with and produce quality supervision needed.

Essential functions: (to include supervisory responsibilities – if applicable)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Strategic leadership
• Directs drivers to different ranches and fields to carry out duties.
• Has an understanding of special training for specific job functions, special equipment to be used, and dedicated storage of different chemicals.
• Supervises employees and directing their daily job duties
• Keeps inventories of materials in stock
• Helps keep up to date inventory of shade trailers.
• Sets up training sessions with harvesting support group
• Ensure safety rules are being followed such as special reflective gear, wearing night-lights (head), etc.
• Involved with food safety training on how to supervise equipment is being washed correctly.
• Performs budgeting, payroll functions for the department and gives presentations
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle pressure while managing multiple tasks
• Uses math, comprehension, analytical, organizational and decision-making skills
• Inter-department collaboration with other departments
• Has understanding of logistics and transportation
• This position requires regular driving as an essential job function in overseeing and coordinating various aspects of the harvesting process
• Consistent attendance is mandatory
• Other job duties as assigned

Additional functions:

N/A

• Communication – written and verbal
• Decision Making
• Teaching/Training
• Teamwork

Work environment:

• Mostly outdoor with occasional indoor work
• Full time, working a schedule of up to 12-hour days and up to 6-7 days a week

Physical requirements:

See separate physical requirements document for this role.

• Seasonal travel required Salinas CA to Brawley CA/Yuma AZ/Mexico to Salinas CA
• Rare overnight travel

Required education and experience:

• Must have experience in harvesting and inspection of product
• Must have experience supervising hourly employees, union experience a plus
• Organized team player who works well with a variety of people with a minimum of supervision
• Bilingual and biliterate in English/Spanish including the ability to effectively present facts and recommendations in oral or written form.
• Have knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, fill out driver logs, know how to calculate on duty and off duty hours.
• Solid problem-solving skills with a methodical approach
• Must possess a valid driver license and clean record
• Must have the ability to work with mobile applications

Preferred education and experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in harvesting produce
• High School education
• A minimum of 6 months’ experience working with Microsoft Windows, Outlook, and Excel and be able to use hand scanner and print labels
• Commercial A or B, a farm labor bus certificate is a plus

Additional eligibility requirements:

N/A

Affirmative Action/EEO statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer – The Company assures equal employment opportunity with respect to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, transfers, and promotions. All Company practices will be administered without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth, age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), denial of FMLA leave, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law in terms and conditions of employment. Information provided on this application will not be used for any discriminatory purpose.

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.