Strawberry Farming Operations Leader

Planasa; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Planasa in California seeks a Strawberry Farming Operations Manager to oversee Low Elevation field operations. You’ll supervise pre-harvest, harvest, and post-harvest tasks, manage field planning, irrigation, pest scouting, and training of staff.

You will lead data-driven decisions using crop data, GPS/drones, and IPM strategies, driving efficiency and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of operations management in agronomy or related fields.
• Experience planning crop rotations and sustainable farming practices.
• Strong IPM knowledge and pest/disease control experience.
• Proficiency with agricultural data and software for field data.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field operations across multiple locations, coordinating pre-, harvest, and post-harvest activities.
• Supervise crews, planning land prep, planting, irrigation, fertilization, and weed control.
• Analyze crop yields, soil data, and field layouts; maintain records and reports.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and safety training.
• Assist with budgeting and align tasks to staffing and resources.

Skills

Crop rotation

Pest management

Data analysis

IPM strategies

GPS drones

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s in Agronomy/Biology/Plant Science

Tools

Agricultural software

Databases

Remote sensing

Job description

Planasa in California seeks a Strawberry Farming Operations Manager to oversee Low Elevation field operations. You’ll supervise pre-harvest, harvest, and post-harvest tasks, manage field planning, irrigation, pest scouting, and training of staff.

You will lead data-driven decisions using crop data, GPS/drones, and IPM strategies, driving efficiency and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.