Experienced Farm Operations Manager in Santa Maria

Date Posted: Monday, November 10, 2025

Job Snapshot

Job Description

A large Central Coast California-based farming operation is looking to hire an Experienced Farm Operations Manager. This position offers a competitive compensation package, company vehicle, health insurance, 401K and more. If you are looking to advance your leadership career in a role with a top-notch farming company this opportunity may be a good fit.

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Directly supervise and coordinate the operations necessary for crop production, including but not limited to crop production, maintenance, planting, cultivating, harvest, etc.
  • Help manage the scheduling of fertilizer applications, irrigation, and chemical applications
  • Consistently communicate about farm activities, challenges, and management decisions
  • Support innovation of farm practices and ensure proper safety procedures for personnel and equipment are always followed

     

    Qualifications

  • Have a bachelor’s degree or higher in related agricultural field
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a farm managing role
  • Must be PCA licensed and CCA certified
  • Have excellent leadership, decision-making, and communication skills
  • Self-motivated, ability to work independently and with a team
  • Able to lift 50 pounds
  • Must currently reside in the U.S. and have a valid driver’s license and be open to travel

Please submit a resume for consideration. Only qualified applicants with a resume provided will be contacted.

Not the Ag position you are looking for? Please reach out to Kim Kavanaugh at 440-367-6025 for a confidential conversation to discuss other opportunities in the Ag industry available through gpac.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.