Farm Production Supervisor-Area 4

About the Role

Responsible for overseeing farming practices—planting, fertilizing, growing, cultivation, pest management, cane quality, and more—for specific areas of land. Provides day-to-day leadership and work direction for a team of 8+ members.

Responsibilities

• Respect and lead team members to perform work responsibilities according to the company’s Mission and Value statements.
• Oversee the planning, preparation, and implementation of farming practices and objectives; prepare daily work schedules for farm employees.
• Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Train farm employees to perform duties and responsibilities as efficiently and effectively as possible.
• Ensure farm employees perform at optimum production levels and contribute to overall farm efficiency.
• Manage farm equipment, including scheduling and allocation between farming areas; communicate equipment condition to maintenance or fleet representatives.
• Monitor farming expenses and ensure operations stay within budgetary guidelines.
• Assist the Area Manager in developing and implementing cost control measures.
• Communicate personnel changes in a timely manner for efficient processing of job and pay adjustments.
• Review and approve time cards and attendance records for team members.
• Evaluate team member performance, complete annual performance evaluations, and provide coaching or feedback as needed.
• Maintain open lines of communication across all organizational levels and foster a team atmosphere.
• Partner with maintenance, harvest operations, and other departments to ensure effective working relationships.
• Provide high-quality professional and technical assistance to internal customers.
• Coach, counsel, and educate team members on company and HR policies; enforce Standards of Conduct and Work Rules.
• Comply with and enforce environmental regulations and safety rules; adhere to all company and Agricultural Department policies.
• Evaluate department reports, decisions, and results in relation to established goals; recommend improvements.
• Attend departmental and safety meetings as scheduled.
• Perform other duties as directed by management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of agricultural experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Four-year college degree in agriculture or a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Solid working knowledge of agricultural operations, including planting, spraying, cultivating, pest management, farm maintenance, grading, plowing, water control, harvesting, and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to function independently, demonstrate flexibility, and manage time efficiently.
• Strong decision-making skills and good judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, management, and senior leadership.
• Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from team members, internal customers, or the business community.
• Working knowledge of budgeting practices and computer systems.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and technical materials.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to present information effectively.
• Ability to handle and coordinate multiple urgent tasks.
• Valid driver’s license; commercial driver’s license preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle objects or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to climb or balance, talk, hear, and see (including distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus).
• Ability to freely access all areas of the farm, including offices, tractor sheds, and equipment.
• Ability to operate farm and office equipment.
• Ability to move or handle items weighing between 0–65 pounds; lift and carry up to 65 pounds.
• Ability to work varied hours and days to oversee farm operations.
• Expected to work outside in all weather conditions (rainy, hot, humid, dusty, etc.).

Working Conditions

• Works in outside weather conditions on a regular basis.
• Exposure to moderate to loud noise levels.
• Required to drive a vehicle for extended periods.