Confidential Orchard Manager
Compensation: $65,000–$85,000Schedule: Full-Time | Year-RoundRelocation: Relocation candidates will be considered
An established agricultural operation is seeking an experienced Orchard Manager to oversee a 50–60+ acre orchard and lead its year-round operations. The orchard is actively expanding with new plantings and currently has a team of four full-time employees.
The ideal candidate has a strong outdoor agricultural background with experience leading employees and managing seasonal farming activities. Direct orchard experience is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day operations of a 50–60+ acre orchard.
- Lead and work alongside a team of four full-time employees.
- Oversee seasonal activities including winter pruning, spring planting and pesticide applications, summer tree management, and fall harvest.
- Manage the establishment and care of newly planted trees.
- Plan labor and daily activities based on seasonal needs.
- Monitor crop/tree health and address production concerns.
- Coordinate crop protection and pesticide activities.
- Oversee harvest operations for safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Support continued orchard growth and expansion.
Qualifications
- Outdoor agricultural experience required.
- Direct orchard or tree-fruit experience preferred, but not required.
- Experience managing agricultural, farming, crop, or similar outdoor operations.
- Previous leadership or crew-management experience.
- Understanding of seasonal agricultural operations, crop care, and harvesting.
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to work alongside the team.
- Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with pruning, planting, pesticide application, or tree care is highly valuable.
Why Join?
- $65,000–$85,000, based on experience
- Full-time, year-round position
- Established and actively expanding agricultural operation
- Opportunity to lead both employees and day-to-day orchard operations
- Relocation candidates considered
Interested?
Alana Seddon | gpac Executive Search Consultant | Manufacturing & Industrial Operations 785-783-6703 | alana.seddon@gogpac.com
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Keywords
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