Farm Operations & Business Manager – Diversified Farm & Forestry Operations – Preston Springs Farm

Please note KRIRM is not affiliated with job postings. For any job related questions, please contact the individual listed. Position Title: Farm Operations & Business Manager – Diversified Farm & Forestry Operations Name of Ranch/Business: Preston Springs Farm Location: Preston, CT Position Description GENERAL MANAGER – DIVERSIFIED FARM & FORESTRY OPERATIONS Preston, Connecticut | Full-Time | On-Site Salary: $85,000–$100,000 Preston Springs Farm LLC is seeking an experienced, entrepreneurial General Manager to lead the development of a 325-acre farm and forest property in southeastern Connecticut. This is not a caretaker position. We are looking for a hands-on business operator who can organize the property’s land, equipment and workforce into a disciplined, commercially successful operation. The property includes pasture, forest and areas suitable for hay production and rotational grazing, together with tractors, skid steers, an excavator, forestry and firewood equipment, a small sawmill, UTVs and developing fencing infrastructure. THE OPPORTUNITY The General Manager will be responsible for day-to-day operations, budgeting, cost control, team leadership and the development of practical revenue-producing activities. Potential opportunities include forestry, lumber, firewood, equipment-based services, hay, grazing and livestock. The successful candidate will evaluate these opportunities and recommend which should be prioritized based on market demand, operating requirements, margins and cash-flow potential. FIRST 90 DAYS The Selected Candidate Will Be Expected To Complete an operational, financial and asset assessmentIdentify immediate cost-control opportunitiesRecommend no more than three priority revenue activitiesPresent a realistic 12-month operating and commercial planEstablish budgets, reporting systems and performance metricsBegin developing customers, contracts and sales opportunities Compensation And Paid Leave The base salary range is $85,000–$100,000, depending on experience and demonstrated results.The employee will accrue 10 paid vacation days annually, available for use after completing the initial six-month employment period. Paid sick leave will be provided in accordance with Connecticut law.Employer-sponsored health insurance and retirement benefits are not currently offered.Performance and compensation will be formally reviewed after six months. Qualifications At least five years of relevant farm, ranch, forestry, land-management or agricultural operations experienceDemonstrated responsibility for budgets, operating costs, revenue or profitExperience leading employees and contractorsPractical knowledge of farm or forestry equipment and maintenance planningAbility to develop customers and commercial relationshipsStrong judgment, organization and financial disciplineValid driver’s license and authorization to work in the United StatesAbility and willingness to work on-site in Preston, Connecticut Preferred Experience Managing a diversified farm or land-based businessForestry, sawmill, lumber or firewood operationsHay production, rotational grazing or livestockDirect-to-consumer, wholesale or service-based salesFarming or land management in New EnglandImproving the financial performance of an underutilized or underperforming operation Responsibilities Lead daily farm, forestry and property operationsAssess the land, equipment, workforce, operating costs and commercial opportunitiesPrepare and manage budgets, cash-flow forecasts and monthly financial reportsIdentify unnecessary expenses and underutilized assetsDevelop customers, sales channels and commercial relationshipsManage employees, contractors, purchasing, inventory and work schedulesOversee equipment utilization, preventive maintenance and repair decisionsDevelop and implement a practical 12-month business planEstablish measurable operational and financial performance indicatorsCoordinate with outside veterinary, regulatory, environmental, accounting and legal specialists when necessaryProvide concise weekly operational updates and monthly financial reports to the owner Ranch Contact: Robert Oprea Contact Information Phone- (201) 600-6290 Email- robertboprea@gmail.com Print Job Listing <Back to All Ranch Manager Job Listings Share Tweet Pin