A well-established produce grower/shipper/packer is searching for a Director of Spray Operations to join their team. The Director of Spray Operations will be responsible for leading the spray operations division managing a 12Million+ budget. The division coordinates over 100 pieces of field equipment for the safe application of pesticides/herbicides.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Create and maintain a safe working environment.
• Create and maintain a fair and equitable working environment that promotes based upon safety, performance, job knowledge, and the desire to improve.
• Determine short- and long-term needs of farming divisions, Ranch Managers and Pest

Control Advisors.

• Communicate and execute spray needs with Spray Managers including appropriate

  timing of pesticide, chemical, or herbicide applications.

• Responsible for managing and maintaining operational budgets.
• Responsible for information on spray practices including pesticide usage, chemical

application reporting, equipment usage, labor reporting and operational reports.

• Ensures appropriate equipment including tractors and spray equipment are available.
• Assures the environmental conditions are within compliance for application of chemicals.
• Assures all laws are being followed as outlined on the chemical labels and incorporate all new laws and regulations into the operation.
• Ensure all quality control programs are being implemented.
• Coordinate with researchers for specialized applications. 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/ GED and 5+ years’ AG experience, field management or equivalent combination education and experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 20K acres+ experience.

   

  SPECIFIC KNOWELDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES, AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:

   

• Qualified Applicators License (QAL) required or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Strong understanding of the different applications for pesticides and herbicides.
• Experience managing multiple crews and locations.
• Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills.
• Bilingual English/ Spanish preferred

Compensation: 115-140K+ DOE, Bonus, Medical Benefits, 401K, Relocation Assistance.

Please contact Jennifer Mazza, jennifer@producecareers.com

Compensation: $115,000 - $140,000 DOE