The Raw Harvest Manager is responsible for all aspects of estimates, sales coordination for Ocean Mist Foods, working with harvest management and sales team. In addition, works closely with assigned growers to ensure optimal quality and yield at harvest for Ocean Mist Foods & Farms.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Effectively manage assigned commodities to produce and ship the highest quality, most consistent and desirable product while striving to achieve the lowest cost per unit
Walk fields daily and take pictures for quality, marketing, and sales purposes
Distribute orders and changes to the Harvest Commodity Managers from OMF
Coordinate with volumes, blocks for Ocean Mist Farms & Foods
Prepare daily estimates and four-week projections of volume for Ocean Mist Foods
Working closely with harvest company field staff to ensure crew(s) are in the right field and harvesting the correct volume for Ocean Mist Foods
Review and make recommendations on variety trials best for Ocean Mist Foods
Communicate closed lots to OM Foods along with yield information (totes harvested, totes left behind, cartons harvested for Fresh Market, walked acres, etc.)
Ensure crop harvested meets all county, state and federal standards or regulations before picking inspections and packout data to make harvest decisions
Partners with both Sales and Harvesting to develop and execute effective pick strategies for areas of responsibility
Visit and monitor assigned outside growers for quality of work and adherence to all Ocean Mist Food safety standards
Prepare summaries as requested Ocean Mist Foods & Farms
Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements and Qualifications
1 3 years with employee management experience
Requires continuing education and training in management, product quality, employee and food safety, and other job-related areas/topics
Ability to read, write, and understand English and Spanish
Valid California drivers license Class C minimum
Working knowledge of computers and software programs such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and word
Must be able to work under minimal supervision
This position requires that the incumbent work Monday through Saturday, including some Sundays and holidays
10 hours each day or as needed to fulfill responsibility
Must be able to manage a project from its initiation to completion with minimal supervision
Must be able to maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with fellow employees, supervisor(s), growers, quality assurance, and sales
Effectively maintain professional relationships and a balance outlook during stressful times
Must be able to analyze a situation, interpret all facts, and make a decision based on all available information
Must be able to learn new duties and responsibilities with minimal repetition
Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills
Must be well organized
Job Type: Full Time
Pay: $80,000.00 – $96,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
12 hour shift
Holidays
Overtime
Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
Castroville, CA 95012: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person