As a
Farm Manager, lead a block of 2,000 acres of potatoes in northern Indiana for a large, progressive, five-state farming operation.
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.
As a
Farm Manager at our
Howe, Indiana location you will be managing the daily operations and success of an irrigated potato crop. You will be directing farming operations, leading a team and working alongside direct reports while also evaluating process improvement and ensuring quality and safety. In this hands-on role you will be leading the field teams during planting, growing, and harvesting. During the off-season you will be preparing for the upcoming season, as well as working on equipment. Your team will consist of local employees and H2A employees during the growing season.
We offer compensation that is 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 brings farming and operations management.
This position is for you if you: - Bring experience in farm management experience or held positions with transferrable skills such as construction management
- Have a minimum of high school diploma; ideally a bachelor's degree
- Proven ability to lead a team and problem-solve
Key Responsibilities: - Oversee daily operations of assigned acres focused primarily on the russet/table stock varieties of potatoes
- Oversee planting, growing, harvesting and shipping of russet variety
- Make repairs and perform maintenance on farm equipment and facilities
- Maintain russet chip quality standards per customer requirements
- Coordinate plant health and season planning activities with internal agronomy team
- Maintain irrigation and ensure appropriate water and fertigation levels; ensure all pivots are operating under full capacity
- Ensure designated team members are trained on the operation and maintenance of all equipment. Assign maintenance and operation of shared equipment.
- Coordinate staffing with other locations when necessary
- Maintain crash maps
- Prepare equipment for upcoming season; clean equipment after season, document repairs and coordinate repairs
- Complete weekly time report
- Ensure GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) and food safety requirements are followed
- Review and update pivot operational instructions
- Update operations dashboard on a daily basis to document completed tasks and update due dates for current and new tasks
- Coordinate with suppliers and buyers to purchase necessary supplies
