Lennard Ag Company is a family-owned, three-generations deep farming operation that’s been producing and delivering quality vegetables and grain crops since 1947. Specializing in potatoes, tomatoes, seed corn and commercial corn, we grow over 14,000 acres in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, South Carolina, and North Carolina. We combine strong industry traditions with cutting-edge agricultural practices, advanced technology, and the latest management practices. Anchored by our strong history, Lennard Ag Company’s modern operations are complemented by their care for the land, their community and the people with whom they work.
Be part of something bigger! Work for a large operation with progressive practices. We’re growing and hiring a full-time, year-round
Farm Manager to our team for our
Howe, Indiana location.You will be managing the daily operations and success for 2,500 acres of irrigated potatoes. You will be in a hands-on role working collaboratively for part of the year and leading the field teams during planting, growing and harvesting. You will also be responsible for running irrigation and ensuring appropriate water and fertigation. During the off-season you will be preparing for the upcoming season. We share labor between farms.
We offer compensation highly dependent on your background and experience. Benefits include health & dental insurance, paid time off, disability benefits, 401k, and life insurance. This position does have peak hours during plant and harvest including long hours and weekends but sticks to a 40-45 hour work week during the winter months.
Potato farming experience is valuable but not required; We are willing to train the right individual who is eager to learn.
This position is for you if you: - Bring mechanical ability and can work on and operate farm and/or heavy equipment
- Are looking to manage your own farm location
- Are comfortable working independently for approximately half the year and leading a team with peak hours during spring (planting) and fall (harvest)
Key Responsibilities: - Lead individuals and teams in the operational planting, growing, and harvesting of a variety of crops
- Coordinate with the agronomy team on plant health and agronomic plan for the season
- Maintain irrigation and ensure appropriate water and fertigation levels
- Coordinate with local ag retail locations on spray program
- Ensure equipment is maintained and works on shared equipment and personnel coordination with other locations
- Collect and assess operational data to assist leadership in improving organizational efficiency
- Actively participate in selection, onboarding and development of seasonal
employees - Coach team members in order to assist them in accomplishing organizational, professional, and personal goals
- Manage seasonal employees and assist with hiring and performance management
- Complete Weekly Time Report
