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There is NO closing date on this position.  This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Agricultural background
- Strong knowledge of crops and crop production
- Experience operating large Ag equipment
- Experience driving truck
- CDL driver’s license
- Not afraid to get dirty
- Fit for company's core values: strong work ethic, open and honest, humility, team player, empathy and passion
- Forward thinking
- Proactive mindset instead of reactive
- Eager to learn new systems and think outside the box
- Detail oriented
- Execution of responsibilities and tasks at hand, implement changes right away, excellent time management skills, takes initiative
- Accountable
- Plan, organize, and prioritize in an efficient manner
- Flexible, able to adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions
- Team player willing to delegate to others with projects or needs
- Openness to feedback and ideas, solicit feedback and react calmly to it
- Persistence, demonstrate the willingness to go the distance to get something done

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for a Crop Production Manager for a progressive dairy located in Connecticut. The role of the Crop Production Manager is to oversee all aspects of crops from planting to harvest with the goal of providing the highest quality corn silage and haylage for their livestock herd. Focusing on leading and motivating employees, growing crops, equipment maintenance, and tracking feed quality while promoting a safe, efficient workplace.

Responsibilities:
? Organize, lead, and manage crops team ? Coordinate and communicate with crops team and director of operations ¦ Communicate work-related information with appropriate farm personnel ¦ Be a team player with all crop operations ¦ Start each day with a plan for the team ¦ Assign and delegate daily and weekly tasks ? Training for tasks as needed ? Provide performance feedback ? Resolve conflicts with others when they arise ? Create weekly team schedule ? Review employee hours weekly ? Approve paychecks ? Approve bills on Stampli ? Oversee and coordinate ? Crops ¦ Manure handling and fertilization ¦ Planting and drillings ¦ Fertilizer ¦ Spraying ¦ Harvesting ¦ Packing the pile ¦ Trucking ? Agronomy ¦ Coordinate general crop planning ¦ Manage soil health and fertility ¦ Oversee planting & fertilization of crops ? Equipment Operation ¦ Promote and hold team accountable for equipment safety ¦ Operate equipment and semi trucks safely and properly alongside the team ? Maintenance & Repairs ¦ Ensure all equipment is repaired in a timely manner and in good working order ¦ Assist in maintenance and repairs of all equipment used by crops team ? Crop Data Analysis ? Understand cost of production ¦ Review regularly ¦ Research ways to improve it ? Analyze crop performance metrics ¦ Provide input on metrics ? Implement changes to improve production and performance ? Compliance & Regulations ? Ensure CAFO plan is up to date and followed at all times ? Ensure CNMP plan is up to date and followed at all times ? Work with FSA to ¦ Make sure all maps are up to date ¦ All paperwork is signed by land owners ? Work with NRCS to ¦ Ensure compliance is met with all programs ¦ Seek out grant opportunities ? Safety ? Promote safety among crops team ? Facilitate training as needed ? Ensure compliance with safe work practices ? Community Relations ? Help build and maintain a good name in the community ? Connect with local farmers and build positive relationships with them ? Oversee all landowner relationships and land rents ? Grow land base ? Additional Tasks ? Identify opportunities to improve current work practices ? Practice good time management

BENEFITS:

Health Cost Sharing Plan, 401k program after 1 year of employment, PTO after 1 year, Uniform Program after 90 days

ALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.

If you feel that you are not a candidate for this position, but know someone who is, we do offer a Referral Bonus if we place your referral into this position.

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