Farm Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Position Summary

The Farm Supervisor supports growing operations under the direction of the Director of Farming by supervising and coordinating day-to-day farming activities for blueberry and Hazelnut crops. This position ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to best farming practices. The role is essential to support organizational goals and model best practices, guided by our values of Excellence, Accountability, Transparency and Stewardship (EATS).

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Schedules and oversees daily assigned farm labor activities of team members.
• Ensures employees perform work as instructed using proper methods that meets company quality standards.
• Ensures equipment, such as hand tools, gloves, and personal protective equipment is properly issued, used, and returned.
• Ensures appropriate maintenance of farm assets and equipment.
• Reviews FLC crew sheets and employee timecards for accuracy in a timely manner.
• Attends safety meetings with employees; demonstrates and trains employees to work safely; promotes company safety programs and enforces safety rules and policy.
• Promotes a culture of teamwork within the labor force and compliance with company policies and labor laws.
• Assists the Director of Farming to ensure equipment is maintained and kept in working order.
• Assists the Director of Farming with supervision of frost protection activities on assigned farms.
• Assists the Director of Farming in recruiting quality crew members who meet or exceed company standards.
• Communicates and cooperates with other departments (Harvest, Spray, Shop, Admin) to achieve maximum efficiency of all operations.
• Assists in other departments as directed by the Director of Farming.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Requirements : Skills and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications