Farm Manager

Job Responsibility: Work location - Amherst, NS. Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have state-of-the-art potato processing plants in Prince Edward Island, Lethbridge, Alberta, and Jamestown, North Dakota, and an appetizer plant in Wheatley, Ontario. Our Head office is in Dieppe, New Brunswick and has sales office locations in Toronto and Boston. We're a company that rewards performance and initiative, looking for people who deserve to be recognized.

Reporting to the VP, Farming Operations, the Farm Manager will provide expertise and oversee the management of successfully growing potatoes for our customers' demands. This includes directing all daily operations which covers but is not limited to: Planting, Growing, Harvesting and Storing. The Farm Manager's expertise will be utilized to attain the highest possible yields, quality, and profitability from farm operations. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a strong work ethic, “Can Do” attitude and the ability to adapt to a fast paced, dynamic work environment where safety, quality and people are our top priorities.

Farm Manager: Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to the farm supervisory staff
• Manage entire farm operation including budgeting and profitability of the farm
• Manage and drive employee safety programs in liaison with Health, Safety & Environment specialist
• Analyze historical farm data and interpret for long term decision making
• Adopt and implement agricultural technology that provides efficiency in operations
• Adhere to all Agricultural Sustainability initiatives for customer needs
• Produce the highest quality seed potatoes for short term and long-term storage
• Identify/implement crop management practices to enhance quality of production and evaluate current and new production practices
• Scale all operations of the business to ensure the proper utilization of capital/human resources
• Partner with internal stakeholders to determine raw requirements to meet business demands
• Oversee annual capitol purchases of equipment with a focus on driving costs out of the business and increasing efficiencies
• Cultivate positive relationships with our suppliers, customers, and landlords in the agricultural community

Farm Manager: Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Agriculture and/or Business is preferred
• 4+ years Farm Management experience. Direct experience with potatoes is strongly preferred; experience with row crop(s) preferred.
• Experience preparing and managing budgets
• Excellent people management & leadership experience
• Sustainable fertility management
• Full understanding of disease, and pest management required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with a strong focus on program improvement
• Negotiation and business skills including the ability deal with landowners
• Willingness to work flexible hours as required
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Cavendish Farms is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• Health & wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
• Maternity leave top-up program (if applicable)
• RRSP matching program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning
• Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Farms and the larger network of the JD Irving group of companies
• Relocation costs (if applicable)

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:

Please apply online.

We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Cavendish Farms Corporation is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.

Additional Information

• Posting Date: Jul 5, 2024