Primary Responsibilities:
General Farm Management
· Supervision: Manage employees and daily operations for the greenhouse, open-field farm, and on-site microwave lab.
· Compliance: Ensure all activities meet local/federal laws and company safety standards; manage permits for pesticides, water, and hazardous materials.
· Budgeting: Track expenditure against the annual plan, implementing cost-saving strategies and managing seasonal labor needs.
· Maintenance: Oversee the upkeep of all farm equipment, vehicles, lab tools, and irrigation pumps.
Field & Greenhouse Operations
· Open Field Activities: Lead all fieldwork, including soil preparation (disking, ripping), bed making, and irrigation setup.
· Trial Management: Oversee the precise transplanting of tomato research plots.
· Crop Health: Direct irrigation, fertility programs, and Pest Management working closely with the Pathologist and ensuring good quality control
· Sanitation: Work with the pathologist to ensure good practice is followed across all operations to maintain healthy plants and resulting seed.
· Greenhouse: Manage optimal growing conditions (lighting, temperature, fertigation) for tomato seed production.
· Greenhouse Pollination: Manage pollination work crews in the greenhouse ensuring minimal errors.
Seed Operations
· Seed Saving: Supervise harvesting, seed treatment of seed ensuring full compliance with treatment protocols.
· Quality Control: Ensure good compliance with protocols to minimize errors and ensure full and detailed compliance with established protocols.
· Logistics: Coordinate the delivery of tomato samples to labs and manage hand-harvest labor crews.
Qualifications (Recipe for Success)
· Education: BS in Agriculture, Crop Science, Horticulture, or a related field.
· Experience: 5+ years in the vegetable seed industry, ideally with processing tomatoes in the greenhouse and open field. Ideally a licensed PCA (Pest Control Advisor)
· Leadership: Proven track record of managing hourly agricultural teams and resolving personnel issues. Strong attention to detail is critical to success in the role.
· Technical Skills: Hands-on farm experience; certified to apply crop protection; proficient in Microsoft Office.
· Communication: Professional fluency in English is required. Good Spanish verbal fluency is also a requirement.
· Logistics: Valid driver’s license with a clean record.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
· Outdoor Work: Frequent exposure to extreme heat, cold, and rain.
· Physicality: Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand or walk on uneven terrain for long periods.
· Schedule: Dynamic hours, including extended shifts, weekends, and holidays during peak seasons
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.
New Hire Base Salary Range:
$104,200.00 - $130,200.00Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.
The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
Location(s)
Stockton FactoryKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.
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