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Operations Manager - Agriculture / Production (reports to CEO)
Strategic Responsibilities:
- Develop and Implement successful post-harvest programs
- Monitor fruit condition through the entire post-harvest process, from receiving to packing
- Develop storage plans, storage regimes and post-harvest treatments
- Coordinate a comprehensive evaluation process that tracks results and outcomes, from receiving to packing
- Track Controlled-Atmosphere conditions for all varieties throughout the storage process
- Develop and implement a fruit sample program to monitor fruit condition during storage process
- Coordinate the post-harvest meetings with Refrigeration, Receiving and Production
- Produce and distribute an annual report, evaluating storage regime outcomes, assess strengths, weaknesses and necessary changes
- Manage all necessary record keeping and reporting systems
- Seek out the latest information on post-harvest related issues and help keep team members informed of new trends and techniques
Job Requirements
- Engineering background (preferred)
Knowledge of / Experience in:
- Production Operations
- Agriculture (post-harvest processing)
- Horticulture: Fruit and Vegetables
- Agronomy
- Project management
- Quality Control
- Food Safety
- Food Storage / Refrigeration
- Systems
Key Skills:
- Consistent and persistent approach with people, processes, and systems
- Ability to set goals and priorities and work to implement them successfully
- Ability to track trends, evaluate results and develop strategic reports that assist in making informed, solutions-based decisions
- Technical skills related to utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to train, coach, motivate and discipline employees
Desired Qualifications/Requirements:
- Working Experience and/or Technical Degree in the area of horticulture
- Ability to develop and organize reports and spreadsheets
- Working knowledge of modern, diverse warehouse production and storage practices
