Shipping and Quality Manager

CSS Farms a multi-state agricultural business strives to provide innovative solutions and superior quality and service to our customers. We proudly and relentlessly continue to meet the highest standards of stewardship when it comes to the three things we value most: our land our employees and our communities.

We are a team-oriented company witha hightrustentrepreneurial culture. We value our employees opinions we have a strong workethic andare focused on growing great vegetables and developing our operations profitably. People who are most successful at CSS Farms are energetic self-directed and pragmatic.

Summary

This position works closely with the Farm ManagerStorage ManagerDirector of Sales Shipping Supervisor and Lab and Quality Supervisor to ensure efficient shipping operationsaccurateinventory management and consistent product quality standards across all storage and shipping facilities. The Shipping and Quality Manager provides leadership and oversight for shipping coordination quality assurance inventory accuracy and customer service related to chip potato storage and distribution operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all shipping inventory and quality operations related to Dalhart chip storage facilities.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers consultants and shared servicesregardingshipping schedules inventory status and product quality concerns.

• Manage and support the Shipping Supervisor and Lab and Quality Supervisor to ensure operational consistency accountability and effective communication across departments.

• Work with the Director of Sales Storage Managers and Shipping Supervisor to coordinate shipping loads based onrunschedule product quality customer specifications and logistical considerations.

• Make daily operational decisionsregardingshipping priorities inventory movement and quality management while clearly communicating the rationale behind those decisions.

• Oversee inventory tracking systems tomaintainaccuratestorage inventories product quality records and shipping documentation.

• Monitor and manage potato quality standards in collaboration with theLab and QualitySupervisorFarmManager and agronomy team.

• Ensure quality control procedures grading standards and customer specifications are consistently followed across all shipping locations.

• Work closely with Storage Managers and quality personnel by walking bins regularly to promote consistency between shipping and storage facilities.

• Manage inventoryutilizationto maximize contract performance including oversized potato management and product allocation strategies.

• Assistwith coordinating crop grading storage filling operations and maintenance and cleaning of bins throughout the year.

• Support the Shipping Supervisor and Storage Managers inmaintainingefficient daily shipping operations and customer service standards.

• Work with seed farmsStorage ManagerOperationsmanager and agronomy teamto coordinate seed shipments and handling for spring planting including scheduling seed warming cutting and suberizing.

• Assistin analyzing storage control data and operational performance metrics to maximize crop quantity and quality in collaboration with the Farm Manager Storage Managers and Agronomist.

• Develop implement andmaintainoperational procedures related to shipping inventory control and quality assurance.

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency quality customer satisfaction and operational consistency.

• Take on other tasks and responsibilities as needed.

Off Season Responsibilities

• Work withAgronomyteam to scout fields and evaluate preharvest crop quality and sizing profiles.

• Manage and support bruise free program initiatives during harvest season.

• Assistwith planning and preparation for upcoming storage shipping and quality operations.

• Provide leadership in reviewing operational performance and implementing process improvements during the offseason.

Physical Demands

• Walking and working outdoors in the elements.

• Standing for extended periods of time.

• Driving between farm sites to move samples and other supplies.

• Occasional lifting of samples supplies and equipment associated with shipping and quality operations.

Expected Hours of Work

• During shippingseasontypical daily hours are 7 AM to 5 PM five to six days a week.

• Harvest and planting seasons may require longer hours.

Desired Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science degree in an Ag related field or equivalent operational experience.

• At least three years of experience in crop shipping storage operationsproducequality assurance or agriculturallogisticsmanagement.

• Previoussupervisory or management experience preferred.

• Strong knowledge of produce storage shippinglogistics inventory management and quality control systems.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills including the ability to train coach and work effectively with operational teams on the farm.

• Superior organizational problem-solving and project management skills.

• The ability to prioritize and re-prioritize in a fast-paced ever-changing environment.

• A strong work ethic and the ability to be self-directed while still valuing and collecting team input.

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to balance operational efficiency and product quality.

• A valid US drivers license or the ability to obtain one and pass vehicle insurance verification.

• Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.

Work Authorization

In compliance with federal law all persons hired will berequiredto verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

Benefits

• Market competitive salary.

• Healthcare Dental and Vision coverage as outlined in the company benefits overview.

• Flex spendingaccountfor out-of-pocket medical expenses.

• 401(k) plan options.

• Short Term Disability Insurance Long Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance.

• A paid time off package.

• Tuition reimbursement options.

AAP/EEO Statementâ

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CSS Farmsâprovidesâequal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin ageâdisabilityâor addition to federal law requirements CSS Farmsâcomplies withâapplicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absenceâcompensationâand training.â

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CSS Farms expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status.ââ

Required Experience:

Manager