Strawberry Farm Operations Lead

Planasa Américas; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Planasa Américas seeks a Farming Operations Manager to oversee Low Elevation field locations in the CA Central Valley. You will supervise field crews during pre-harvest, harvest, and post-harvest activities, plan new field establishments, and manage planting, irrigation, and pest control programs.

The role requires expertise in crop rotations, pest management, data analysis, and the use of ag software; experience with GPS/drones and a strong leadership track record is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in crop rotations and sustainable farming.
• Experience with pest/disease control and IPM strategies.
• Ability to analyze field data and soil conditions.
• Familiarity with agricultural software and databases.
• Proficiency with precision ag tools (GPS, drones).
• Ability to design experiments for crop improvement.
• English/Spanish bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field operations year-round: land prep, planting, irrigation, fertilization, pest scouting, and weed control.
• Supervise pre-harvest, harvest, and post-harvest activities; coordinate with field crews.
• Maintain field records: layouts, yields, inventories, and equipment usage.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and reporting requirements.
• Lead training programs for operators; manage staffing to peak efficiency.
• Assist with budget input and monitor expenditures within budget.

Skills

Crop rotations planning

IPM pest management

Data analysis (crop yields)

Agricultural software/databases

Precision agriculture (GPS, drones)

Experiment design

Bilingual English/Spanish (a plus)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy/Biology/Plant Science/Ag Business

5–10 years ops mgmt in agriculture/related fields

Tools

N/A

Job description

Planasa Américas seeks a Farming Operations Manager to oversee Low Elevation field locations in the CA Central Valley. You will supervise field crews during pre-harvest, harvest, and post-harvest activities, plan new field establishments, and manage planting, irrigation, and pest control programs.

The role requires expertise in crop rotations, pest management, data analysis, and the use of ag software; experience with GPS/drones and a strong leadership track record is essential.