Farm Manager

Company: 3P Partners
Location: Saint Cloud
Posted on: February 17, 2021

Job Description:

We are searching for a Farm Manager with strong commercial acumen to build a high performing team, improve production efficiency, purchase supplies, prepare budgets and reports, and ensuring maximum yield/profit. You should be able to maintain professional networks and keep abreast of developments in agricultural science.To be successful as a Farm Manager, you must be detail-oriented but also keep the bigger picture in mind. Outstanding candidates are keen problem solvers who are focused on efficiency and take a hands-on approach to management.As Farm Manager you will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring cohesive execution of business operations at the Minnesota location.Primary responsibilities include:* Oversight for critical operational decisions at the farm, leveraging your expertise through team-building* Central participation in budgeting, performance tracking and reporting processes alongside the VP Finance; farm-level P&L responsibility* Leading on-premise equipment maintenance program* Identifying highest value potential investments at the farm and contributing to associated expansion planning* Active management of the land base, value creation across all Minnesota assets* Ensure seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies are regularly restocked.* Ensure all staff adhere to health and safety regulations.Requirements:* Strong operational, data-driven skill set with track record of making improvements across all farming segments, including tillage, planting, cultivation, harvest, storage, and agronomy.* A passion for agriculture with an excellent industry reputation. * Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills * Energized by building relationships with teammates, operators, counterparties with diverse personalities/backgrounds* Comfort working with other company management team members remotely* Track record of building a cohesive team with a high performance culture* Demonstrated management skill set and willingness to learn, ability to leverage tools to integrate MN operation with other locations* Strong financial management, ability to manage to key performance indicators with VP Finance* Ability to support VP Finance/accounting team in maintaining accurate accounting information and timely month-end close* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other organizational tools* Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.* The ability to make decisions in stressful environments.* Comfort overseeing and maintaining highly accurate paperwork and record keeping* Ability to travel when needed across operating base* Willingness to work long hours, nights and weekends when necessary to meet the needs of the businessPreferred Skills:* Ability to manage rotation crop program* Experience taking ownership of select components of software and other IT systems to support the operation- Supply chain / ERP software- Communication and project management software* Existing network of past colleagues and direct reports who would be excited to come work with you again

Keywords: 3P Partners, Saint Cloud , Farm Manager, Executive , Saint Cloud, Minnesota