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    Tomato Production Manager - Indiana, United States - Howell Farms of Crossroads LLC

    Howell Farms of Crossroads LLC
    Howell Farms of Crossroads LLC Indiana, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    Howell Farms is a diversified, second-generation family farming operation headquartered in central Indiana.

    The operation is pleased to offer employment to hard-working individuals who align with its ambition of building a large, progressive family farm.

    We are Growing with Gratitude and seek to offer fulfilling occupations and careers with personal growth and financial security.

    We are committed to investing in a workforce based upon merit that shares our sense of Purpose and drive to succeed in commercial agriculture.

    We strive to create an atmosphere that encourages individual growth, accountability, and personal and professional development so every employee can achieve his or her individual development goals and contribute to a thriving farm enterprise.

    Position Objective


    To oversee strategic and tactical tomato production functions to achieve best-in-class yields, minimized cost of production, and long-term enterprise viability.

    Position Description


    We are seeking to expand our team with the addition of a Tomato Production Manager at our Middletown, IN location.

    This extremely hands-on role combines leadership, planning, organization, agronomy, field operations, and maintenance responsibilities.

    The person filling this role would have the responsibility and independence to manage a $1.5 million enterprise through all matters of planning and execution and will typically spend 75% of his or her time in field-work activities and 25% in office management, research, and planning.

    We are looking for a detail-oriented and driven person with an understanding of the importance of managing crop issues with a sense of urgency.

    We seek a self-motivated individual who takes ownership with a continuous improvement mindset.

    This person should understand that many important decisions and plans need to and can be made while carrying out regular day-to-day operations.

    Succeeding in this role will require embracing the challenges, rewards, and demanding seasonal schedule inherent to production agriculture – and particularly of a perishable crop.

    If you are driven to develop and prove your leadership, organizational, and agronomic skills, this position would be a good fit for you.

    Essential Job Functions

    Lead planting of 450 acres of processing tomatoes

    Communicate with processor regarding planting schedule and transplant supply
    Lead all planting crew and support labor to efficiently stay on planting schedule
    Coordinate field preparation with Chief Operating Officer to meet the best interests of the tomato crop while facilitating necessary fieldwork in grain enterprises
    Operate field and support equipment

    Lead in-season crop care

    Scout and evaluate the growing tomato crop
    Report, analyze, and learn to react to findings with appropriate applications and practices
    Test new practices and products
    Plan the crop input application schedule and adjust based on pests and growing conditions
    Coordinate crop care tasks with the Chief Operating Officer and the operations team generally
    Operate field and support equipment

    Lead harvest and delivery

    Communicate with processor regarding harvest and delivery schedule and fruit quality
    Lead harvest team to fulfill daily output requirements
    Maximize fruit quality, efficiency, and reputation with processor
    Oversee service and repair of equipment to avoid costly downtime in a very time sensitive enterprise
    Operate harvest and support equipment

    Research and plan improvements in processes and inputs
    Ensure dedicated equipment is field ready prior to applicable season
    Manage any irrigation used in tomato crop
    Establish the tomato budget and ensure operations properly allocate resources and manage expenses
    Report regularly on agronomic and operational status of enterprise to the management team
    Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all input application and harvest records
    Professionally represent the company as a dependable, high quality supplier to the processor and peers in regular communications, meetings, and events
    Minimum Qualifications

    High school diploma or equivalent
    Ability to quickly learn operations of large, late model farm equipment
    Work history evidencing long-term, stable employment with increasing responsibility
    Ability to be happy with a work schedule determined by weather and crop needs
    History of team leadership
    Strong written and verbal communication skills
    Ability to research, analyze and present data and opinion to management in a clear, organized manner
    Basic understanding of Microsoft Office, smart phones, and computers
    Preferred Qualifications

    College degree, continuing professional education, or comparable work experience
    3-5 years farming, agricultural services or similar experience

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