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QUALIFICATIONS:

- BS Agronomy, Business, MBA or related fields
- 5+ years of experience in a senior management role within a comparable structure or operation
- Experience managing an extended team is preferred
- Demonstrated expertise in Crop Production
- Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to professionally represent the farm in business and environmental areas
- Demonstrated understanding of operational planning, and financial and human resource management
- Excellent judgement and problem-solving skills
- An entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative working style

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is representing this large progressive Kansas farm in their search for an experienced "Working" Farm Manager for an absentee owner. This manager will be hand-on and will lead farm production operations with primary focus on maximizing quality and revenue through their cropping operations. This position will be much like a self-employed farmer, as this Manager will also be running equipment when needed. They will provide consultation and support to additional farming operations (including but not limited to row crop production, sales, marketing, real estate, etc.) The Farm Manager utilizes expertise and best agriculture and land management practices to direct day-to-day operations of the farm in order to meet identified environmental and revenue goals. The Farm Manager will supervise full and part time employees as necessary. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Ability to effectively lead and motivate a team in the direction of the outlined mission • Coordinates and implements crop management activities, including the preparations for future growth, as outlined in the Farm Business Plan • Communicates with Owner on daily assessments of the farm and its goals • Monitors the effectiveness of implemented crop management strategies to ensure goals are being met. • Assists in the recruitment, hiring, and training of Farm employees, and effectively manages personnel schedules and conflicts. • Communicates with the owner to ensure infrastructure, equipment, and tools are in good working order and assists in overseeing maintenance as necessary. Maintains regular and effective communication with owner on progress, budget, opportunities, and risks • Assist in purchasing supplies, equipment, and contracts for necessary operations, meticulously tracking expenses and managing the annual budget • Engages with contractors on large-scale projects such as buildings, irrigation and installation, well fixes, and housing upgrades, etc. • Builds relationships with potential customers • Maintains strong local relationships through regular and open communication • Able to handle other duties as required or assigned. Really prefer 5 years of management experience or have been in a Lead position on a larger-scale farming operation. This person will be responsible for equipment, fertilizers, chemicals and other related inputs. Person is responsible for implementing safety policies and practices according to company standards. Candidates need to know precision equipment, and have strong crop production experience, planting through harvest. Prefer candidates who have been in a similar position or who have work for a larger scale crop farm in a lead capacity. Manager needs to be a team player too when supervising crew and have the ability to motivate to get the best out of their team. Manager needs to be a good communicator and well organized. This is certainly a family friendly farm. Farm is growing exponentially and needs to find a manager who's up for the challenge.

BENEFITS:

Nice 3 Bedroom Home, Insurance Allowance, Work Vehicle

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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