Strawberry Farm Ops Lead — Data-Driven & IPM Expert

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

Job summary

Planasa Américas seeks an experienced Farming Operations Manager to oversee Low Elevation field operations in California's Central Valley. Responsibilities include supervising screen houses, foundation fields, pre-harvest to post-harvest activities, planting, pest scouting, pesticide applications, and staff training.

The role requires expertise in crop rotations, IPM, data-driven decision making, and management of field crews.

Qualifications

• Requires strong crop rotation planning and sustainable farming practices.
• Proficient in identifying pests, diseases, and risks using IPM strategies.
• Able to collect, analyze, and interpret data on yields and soil conditions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field operations year-round, including land prep, planting, irrigation, pest scouting, and weed control.
• Supervise pre-harvest, harvest, and post-harvest activities and field crews.
• Maintain field records for layouts, yields, inventories, and equipment usage; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Crop rotation planning

IPM pest management

Data analysis

Farm software proficiency

GPS & drones

Experiment design

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

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

Tools

Agricultural software

Databases

Job description

Planasa Américas seeks an experienced Farming Operations Manager to oversee Low Elevation field operations in California's Central Valley. Responsibilities include supervising screen houses, foundation fields, pre-harvest to post-harvest activities, planting, pest scouting, pesticide applications, and staff training.

The role requires expertise in crop rotations, IPM, data-driven decision making, and management of field crews.