Farm Operations Mgr - Lordsburg, NM

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Main Office - La Mesa, NM, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, Position Scope/Summary   As a Farm Operation Manager, the role is to oversee day-day operations on the farm and farm shop, scheduling, planting new fields, and maintenance of health of the trees and conditions of the fields Qualifications: Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities     Employees are expected to support the quality concepts inherent in the business philosophies of Stahmanns Inc, including a variety of job related tasks, which include the following.   Ensure that daily operations and reports are completed satisfactorily and in a timely manner Plan finances and production to maintain farm progress against budget parameters Manage, supervise and participate in the irrigation, fertilization, application of chemical, harvesting of pecans Oversee farm shop Knowledge all kinds of farm equipment and machinery Hardworking and ability to multitask Buy supplies, such as fertilizers Must perform routine maintenance on the machinery they use Analyze farming practices to optimize quality and yield Is responsible for coordinating interdepartmental efforts with the other managers, communicating with other pecan farmers to continue to stay on the cutting edge of pecan science, and for aiding future development by working with the university Ensure current government regulations concerning farm activities are complied with Maintain a knowledge of pest and diseases and an understanding of how they spread and how to treat  them Protect the environment and maintaining biodiversity Apply health and safety standards across the farm estate Assist the Director of Operations Manager with long-term planning, and play a contriburory role in development of the annual farm plan and budget Estimate the needs for the general farming operations Good driving record Must be able to work more than 40 hrs Must pass a drug test Arrange the maintenance and repair of farm buildings, machinery and equipment Must be responsible and punctual       Skills and knowledge Good communication skills A willingness to work flexibly Ability to work under pressure Time management skills Supervisory skills and management ability Knowledge of farm work Proper agronomic practices including, but not limited to tillage, planting, irrigation, harvest and pesticides or herbicides applications Practical skills Knowledge with sprinklers irrigation systems Ability to maintain a high level of organization Assist with maintenance and record keeping of farm operations Assist with supervision and training of the employees Bilingual Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications, such as Word and Excel, is required   Minimum Education and Experience Requirements ( Physical and Mental Demands) A Bachelor’s degree in  Agriculture is required Experience at least 5 years in farming Ability to lift 50 pounds Valid New Mexico Private Applicators License Reporting Relationship:This position reports directly to the Farm Operations Manager at Stahmanns Inc, La Mesa, NM