Director of Harvest Business
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Job Location:
Santa Maria, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 150000 - 180000
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
A leading harvesting company seeks a Director of Harvest Business to manage the brassica crops (broccoli cauliflower cabbages) operations. This key role will lead and execute all harvest operations for organic and conventional programs.
The Director will ensure product quality labor performance and operational efficiency while managing resources equipment and compliance. The position will be instrumental in developing and implementing procedures developing business with outside customers managing budgets achieving financial KPIs.
The role requires a strong business acumen and analytical capacity. A strong understanding of finances the capability to work with and understand all costs margins rates as well as the ability to generate profitability are crucial. A strong management background and ability to work with multiple divisions and personnel are needed. Ability to make smart actionable decisions with personnel issues or unforeseen circumstances. This role will be driving the business forward.
Position will travel between the Central Coast CA and Yuma AZ during each season. Position based in Santa Maria CA with relocation assistance available.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead harvest activities for broccoli cauliflower cabbage and other brassicas. Ensure timely execution aligned with schedules grower expectations and quality standards.
- Oversee foremen and harvest crews ensuring efficient labor deployment safety productivity and compliance with H-2A and labor laws.
- Monitor field conditions cutting quality and yield to minimize rejections and maximize product consistency and pack-out results.
- Coordinate labor planning and monitor Cost Per Man Hour (CPMH). Identify and implement strategies for labor cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
- Manage brassica harvest equipment across all sites. Ensure equipment is deployed effectively maintained regularly and used to maximize productivity and reduce downtime.
- Ensure all harvesting equipment and tools are properly sanitized and field operations meet food safety and OSHA standards.
- Collaborate with operations grower relations compliance HR and cooling to align field activities with overall business and customer needs.
- Provide coaching and development to supervisors and foremen. Foster a culture of accountability consistency and continuous improvement.
- Track key performance indicators including CPMH yield crew performance and equipment efficiency. Report insights to senior leadership.
- Travel between Central Coast CA and Yuma AZ as needed to oversee seasonal transitions and support regional teams.
- Utilize company supported program to help drive compliance and efficiency
Qualifications:
- 7 years of leadership experience in vegetable harvest operations specifically with brassicas.
- Strong background in managing labor equipment and H-2A workforce compliance.
- Proven ability to manage equipment performance and field logistics.
- Excellent leadership organizational and communication skills.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Valid drivers license and ability to travel seasonally between CA and AZ.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary Range: $150000 $180000 annually (DOE) bonus is additional
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
- Travel reimbursement
- Full health dental and vision benefits
- Annual performance-based bonus
For more information contact D.J.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
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