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

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Minimum 5 years of experience working on a larger-scale farming operation\
- Strong background in crop production, equipment operation, and equipment maintenance
- Proficient with Microsoft Office; able to learn and utilize CRM/GPS/GIP and other technology-driven systems
- Solid decision-making skills, exceptional attention to detail, and strong complex problem-solving abilities
- Ability to identify complex issues, analyze related information/data, and develop/evaluate corrective action plans or operational improvements

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is seeking a Farm Team Leader for a progressive and well-established Illinois crop production operation. The Farm Team Leader will play a key leadership role in driving high-volume, high-quality, and cost-effective crop production across the operation.

This position ensures all production goals, operational tasks, and seasonal activities are executed efficiently while maximizing labor, equipment, and input resources. The Farm Team Leader will share in the oversight and execution of all day-to-day operations, production data management, and both short- and long-term operational planning.

Responsibilities include assisting with the hiring, training, evaluating, and mentoring of farm employees. This individual will help lead improvement plans, monitor performance reviews, and set goals in collaboration with Management. The position will manage the scheduling, prioritization, and coordination of daily and seasonal workflows—ensuring that all tasks related to grain production, property upkeep, and equipment usage are clearly communicated and executed through regular team meetings.

The Farm Team Leader will review financial statements and performance metrics within assigned areas to measure productivity, track results, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and drive overall improvement. This role will develop, communicate, and oversee all planting and harvesting strategies, including determining equipment needs and ensuring efficient resource allocation throughout each season.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining control systems to reduce risk and cost, managing and reporting all inventories (grain, seed, chemical, fertilizer, and all farm inputs), and collaborating with Input Purchasing and Crop Sales on crop planning and input procurement. The Farm Team Leader will maintain, update, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), lead end-of-season and year-end reviews, and coordinate with the Construction Specialist on farm construction and drainage projects.

Excellent career opportunity for a Top-Notch individual seeking growth with a strong operation! Employment opportunities for a spouse are available within the surrounding area.

BENEFITS:

Health Insurance, Retirement, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays

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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