Farm Supervisor

Job Description

Lead the Growth of Our Sustainable Harvest!

EZ GrowFarm seeks an experienced Farm Supervisor to oversee daily field operations for our 500-acre organic produce farm. Drive efficiency, quality, and safety while mentoring our field crew to deliver premium crops from soil to market.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Field Operations Management: Direct planting, irrigation, cultivation, and harvesting of [specify crops, e.g., leafy greens, berries]
  • Team Leadership: Supervise 15-20 seasonal/FT field staff; schedule shifts, train on protocols, and conduct performance reviews
  • Quality Control: Implement food safety standards (GAP, HACCP), pest scouting, and crop health monitoring
  • Resource Optimization: Manage equipment, seeds, fertilizers, and labor to meet yield targets
  • Sustainability Stewardship: Enforce regenerative practices (cover cropping, water conservation, soil health)
  • Safety Compliance: Lead OSHA-compliant operations; reduce incidents through daily safety briefings
  • Reporting: Track production metrics, labor hours, and harvest yields using farm management software

Job Requirement

Qualifications:
  • Experience: 3+ years farm supervision (produce/row crops required)
  • Technical Knowledge:
    • Mastery of irrigation systems (drip/center-pivot)
    • Tractor/implement operation & basic maintenance
    • Understanding of organic certification standards
  • Leadership Skills:
    • Bilingual (English/Spanish) for crew management
    • Conflict resolution & crew motivation techniques
  • Certifications:
    • Valid driver’s license
    • Pesticide Applicator License (QAC/QAL preferred)
    • OSHA 30-Hour (or obtain within 60 days)
  • Physical Demands:
    • Lift 50+ lbs, work outdoors in all weather
    • 10-hour shifts during peak season