Orchard Operations Manager
Core
Manage day-to-day operations of a 115-hectare citrus orchard, overseeing production from pruning and spraying to harvest to ensure fruit quality and operational efficiency.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC Orchard Operations Manager
Builds
Premium citrus fruit
Domain
Agriculture / Horticulture / Citrus production
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Pruning, thinning, spraying, harvesting, pest management, irrigation, fertigation, frost protection, farm machinery operation and maintenance, staff leadership and training, procurement management
Preferred skills
Citrus production experience, large-scale farm operations background
Responsibilities
Oversee all orchard operations including pruning, thinning, spraying, harvesting, and pest management; Lead, train, and support permanent and seasonal staff; Coordinate irrigation and fertigation programs including frost protection; Maintain farm machinery, plant, and infrastructure; Plan and schedule orchard activities; Manage procurement of farm inputs; Support seasonal worker wellbeing
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
