Employee Housing Manager - Salinas, United States - Tanimura & Antle

Description

Our Company:

Tanimura & Antle is an employee-owned family farming business with a four-generation legacy and a passionate commitment to growing premium quality produce.

As one of the largest independent vegetable growers in the United States, Tanimura & Antle farms more than 36,000 acres of rich, fertile farmland and ships a full line of premium fresh conventional, organic and greenhouse grown produce products throughout the nation.

We are looking for employees that fit into the Tanimura & Antle culture and want to have an impact on our growth and success.

We believe in, and are committed to, creating a sustainable future through innovation throughout our operations.


Our Mission:
To "Consistently provide our customers fresh and healthy premium produce with superior customer service that meets and exceeds their quality and value expectations"


Our Vision:
To "Operate as a highly innovative company, sustainably growing, while enhancing the lives of all through employee ownership and customer inspired partnerships"


The Role:

The Employee Housing Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the Employee Housing program to ensure employee-housing needs are met and all housing units are suitable for occupancy.

Responsible for providing and maintaining extraordinary levels of service through a high level of influence, execution and prioritizing of duties.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage daytoday housing operations, ensuring safe and sanitary housing conditions for employees.
• Participate in the overall planning and management of the housing program and provide input in the development of policies and procedures.
• Responsible for hiring, training, and managing the housing team.
• Manages movein and moveout process at the start/end of each season.
• Manage and coordinate all room assignments and changes and resolve problems in accordance with established procedures.
• Enforces housing agreements.
• Be available, approachable and accessible to all employees.
• Uphold all housing policies and procedures.
• Mediate conflicts between employees when necessary.
• Uphold the established standards of privacy and confidentiality.
• Respond to all inquiries, problems, and complaints from employees related to the housing
• Conduct investigations and investigate all issues and concerns regarding housing.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, fair employment practices and applicable government labor regulations.
• Coordinate and represent Tanimura & Antle for agency housing inspections and assist with follow up items to ensure correction of deficiencies.
• Communicates with security contractor to ensure that all units and amenities are secure.
• Collaborate with HR team, management, and internal counsel regarding H2A housing requirements.
• Liaison between Housing department and Facilities, Safety, Human Resources, Operations and other departments to examine housing facility needs, maintenance, security and other concerns.
• Provide input to housing capacity needs and housing budgets, and assist with managing the annual budget.
• Conduct regular and thorough inspections to ensure housing facilities, transportation surfaces, and grounds are maintained at the expected level of quality, operation, and safety.
• Regularly review and evaluate the condition of facilities and furnishing; assists in planning for future needs.
• Establish, update, and maintain record keeping systems related to employee assignment, budgetary, administrative, and maintenance.
• Respond to emergencies on the properties, including after hours and on weekends.
• Coordinate and conduct visitor tours of the housing complex

Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field.
• At least three years of experience managing employee housing or related employee services.
• Solid knowledge of H2A housing standards.
• Excellent planning, administrative and supervisory skills.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to effectively deal with a wide variety of personnel.
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Be bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must relocate to Yuma, Arizona during the winter season (midNovember through midApril) and to Central Valley, in Five Points, CA during both the spring (midMarch through midApril) and fall (midOctober through midNovember) season.
• Ability to travel to other Company geographic locations as needed and deemed appropriate.
• Demonstrates strong leadership traits.
• Reliable, punctual and exhibits strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn and share knowledge with others.
• Works with a sense of urgency.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively and crossfunctionally to achieve goals.
• Team Player and positive attitude.
• Ability to give presentations to a large group of pe