PLEASE NOTE: We will not reply if your resume does not meet position requirements. Please understand your education and experience must match our job listings for you to be considered. You must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident to be considered for any U.S. positions.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThere is NO closing date on this position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nHansen Agri-PLACEMENT Searching for Orchard Operations Manager\r\n\r\nHansen Agri-PLACEMENT is assisting a progressive ownership group in the startup and development of a new hazelnut orchard operation in Central Kentucky. This is a unique ground-floor opportunity for a highly motivated agricultural professional who wants to be involved in building and managing an operation from the ground up.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nPOSITION OVERVIEW\r\n\r\nThis role will serve as the on-site operational lead for a newly developing orchard operation. The Orchard Operations Manager will work directly with ownership and a remote consultant to establish infrastructure, develop the orchard, and manage all day-to-day operations. The individual hired will have significant decision-making responsibility and will play a key role in building the business from its earliest stages. This is not a traditional, established farm position. The successful candidate must be comfortable stepping into a start-up environment where systems, equipment, and facilities are still being developed.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nRESPONSIBILITIES\r\n\r\n· Oversee daily operations of developing orchard\r\n\r\n· Assist with infrastructure planning and development\r\n\r\n· Coordinate installation of irrigation systems\r\n\r\n· Make recommendations and decisions on equipment purchases\r\n\r\n· Establish operational procedures and workflow\r\n\r\n· Hire, train, and supervise a small team (3–4 employees)\r\n\r\n· Manage planting, spraying, fertility, and harvest planning\r\n\r\n· Oversee payroll approvals and administrative functions\r\n\r\n· Work with vendors and establish supplier relationships\r\n\r\n· Track expenses and assist with budgeting decisions\r\n\r\n· Coordinate with ownership and consultant for strategic direction\r\n\r\n· Manage operation as a business unit with ownership mindset\r\n\r\nThis role will require both hands-on field work and management responsibilities.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nIDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE\r\n\r\nEmployer prefers an individual who:\r\n\r\n· Has strong production agriculture background\r\n\r\n· Is confident making decisions independently\r\n\r\n· Can take direction and communicate remotely\r\n\r\n· Has leadership and management potential\r\n\r\n· Is adaptable and not set in rigid methods\r\n\r\n· Has interest in long-term orchard development\r\n\r\n· Is looking for advancement opportunity\r\n\r\n· Is willing to grow with the operation\r\n\r\nHazelnut or tree-crop experience is not required. Strong row-crop or diversified production agriculture experience preferred.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nQUALIFICATIONS\r\n\r\n· Solid crop production background\r\n\r\n· Experience operating and managing farm equipment\r\n\r\n· Ability to lead and manage employees\r\n\r\n· Strong communication and organizational skills\r\n\r\n· Financial and operational decision-making ability\r\n\r\n· Self-starter with entrepreneurial mindset\r\n\r\n· Willingness to relocate to Central Kentucky\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nOPPORTUNITY\r\n\r\nThis is a rare chance to step into a leadership role at the start of a new agricultural venture. The Orchard Operations Manager will play a key role in building systems, infrastructure, and long-term success of the operation.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBENEFITS:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nHouse\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.\r\n\r\nIf 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.\r\n
