A leading harvesting company seeks a Director of Harvesting to lead and execute all harvest operations for brassica crops—including but not limited to broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage—across both organic and conventional programs.

This leadership role ensures product quality, labor performance, and operational efficiency while managing resources, equipment, and compliance. The role will be instrumental in developing and implementing procedures, developing business with outside customers, managing budgets, achieving financial KPIs.

The role requires close collaboration across company departments and seasonal travel between the Central Coast, CA and Yuma AZ to maintain consistency in performance and oversight. Position ideally based on the Central Coast, but can be based in Yuma, AZ.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead harvest activities for broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and other brassicas. Ensure timely execution aligned with schedules, grower expectations, and quality standards.
• Oversee foremen and harvest crews, ensuring efficient labor deployment, safety, productivity, and compliance with H-2A and labor laws.
• Monitor field conditions, cutting quality, and yield to minimize rejections and maximize product consistency and pack-out results.
• Coordinate labor planning and monitor Cost Per Man Hour (CPMH). Identify and implement strategies for labor cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
• Manage brassica harvest equipment across all sites. Ensure equipment is deployed effectively, maintained regularly, and used to maximize productivity and reduce downtime.
• Ensure all harvesting equipment and tools are properly sanitized and field operations meet food safety and OSHA standards.
• Collaborate with operations, grower relations, compliance, HR, and cooling to align field activities with overall business and customer needs.
• Provide coaching and development to supervisors and foremen. Foster a culture of accountability, consistency, and continuous improvement.
• Track key performance indicators, including CPMH, yield, crew performance, and equipment efficiency. Report insights to senior leadership.
• Travel between Central Coast, CA and Yuma, AZ as needed to oversee seasonal transitions and support regional teams.
• Utilize company supported program to help drive compliance and efficiency

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of leadership experience in vegetable harvest operations, specifically with brassicas.
• Strong background in managing labor, equipment, and H-2A workforce compliance.
• Proven ability to manage equipment performance and field logistics.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel seasonally between CA and AZ.

Compensation & Benefits:

• •Salary Range: $150,000 – $200,000 annually (DOE)
• •Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• •Travel reimbursement
• •Full health, dental, and vision benefits
• •Annual performance-based bonus

For more information, contact D.J., djs@producecareers.com