Farm Production Manager

Farm Production Manager

13 Sep 2024
Washington, Yakima, 98901 Yakima USA

Farm Production Manager

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Westwind Organics is a 200+ acre certified organic commercial vegetable farm in the beautiful Snoqualmie Valley, located in NW Washington state. We grow over 30 different types of vegetables with a heavy emphasis on lettuce, broccoli, bunched greens, cabbage, celery, and winter storage crops. We operate with the highest principles of sustainability for the planet, people, and profit. Family-owned farm that has been in business since 1995.

Primary responsibilities:

Oversee green house, crop production, harvest, and packing operations for quality and performance

Provide proper training for all crews regularly

Manage, coordinate, and communicate daily with crews and management

Ensure high quality standards are achieved

Analyze farming practices to optimize yields

Create a positive, fair, and respectful work environment

Develop systems to optimize efficiency

Required skills:

Good communication skills

Good leadership skills

Desire to learn and grow on the job

Driven self-starter

Ability to prioritize and accomplish important tasks in a timely manner

Ability to keep and maintain records

Required knowledge & experience:

Agricultural Experience: 5 years

Farm Management Experience: 2 years

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Proficient in using Microsoft 365

Preferences:

Organic vegetable crop experience

Passion for farming

Schedule:

Monday through Saturday (May thru November)

Monday through Friday (December thru April)

Benefits:

Health and Dental Insurance

Two weeks paid vacation

Seven paid holidays

Relocation assistance

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