Harvest Supervisor

Headquarters: Santa Maria CA and other growing locations (Yuma AZ.)

Reports To: Commodity Manager

Position Summary

The Harvest Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily harvest operations to ensure product is harvested at the correct timing quality and volume while maintaining safe and efficient harvest practices. This position works closely with the Commodity Manager growers harvest crews and other operational teams to execute the weekly harvest plan and respond to changing field and market conditions.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate closely with the Commodity Manager regarding harvest estimates timing quality supply and field conditions.
• Execute the weekly harvest plan and make daily adjustments based on crop conditions customer requirements labor availability and product quality.
• Determine when where and how much product should be harvested each day.
• Monitor harvest crews to ensure product is harvested handled and packed according to Bonipak quality standards.
• Communicate with growers regarding irrigation needs field conditions and harvest timing.
• Inspect fields and evaluate quality maturity yield potential and harvest readiness.
• Monitor and record key production information including:
  • Quality
  • Supply
  • Timing
  • Yield
  • Lost acres
  • Harvest performance
  • Field conditions
• Identify potential quality or production issues early and communicate them to the appropriate personnel.
• Work with harvest crews to improve efficiency quality and consistency.
• Ensure harvest operations are conducted safely and that all company safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with Commodity Managers growers crew leadership and other departments.
• Assist with problem-solving and make operational decisions in the field when conditions change.

Yuma Responsibilities

• Travel to Yuma Arizona to oversee leafy green harvest operations.
• Approximately November through March depending on seasonal needs.
• Coordinate harvest activities and ensure the Yuma operation meets Bonipak standards for quality timing yield safetyand efficiency.
• Work closely with local growers harvest crews and Commodity Managers to execute the seasonal harvest plan.

Additional Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate re-pack activities with the Commodity Manager.
• Print and deliver PTI stickers when needed.
• Assist with other harvesting and production-related projects as assigned.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to harvest efficiency quality labor and yield.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Previous agricultural harvesting or produce industry experience preferred.
• Strong ability to lead develop and manage people.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and projects while meeting expected results.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced field environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings weekends and holidays as needed during harvest.
• Valid California Drivers License with a clean driving record.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

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