Ranch Manager at Manulife in Chowchilla, CA

Job description

Responsible for planning, implementing, and supervising farming operations in a manner which optimizes return on investment and good stewardship. Position Responsibilities: Assisting Area Manager in formulating operating and capital budgets for the property. Performing within the total budget framework adjusting for special unforeseen, uncontrollable conditions that cause variances from “normal” budgeted figures. Implementation and execution of effective, efficient, orderly, and timely farming operations, including decision making required for fertilizer, pesticide and irrigation applications, with minimal oversight from the Area Manager. Record keeping required to complete sustainability audits that may be requested internally or externally. Promptly responding to special circumstances or conditions during the growing season such as weather, pest, diseases, or other extraordinary events, with minimal oversight from the Area Manager. Achieving yields comparable or better than the best farmers in the area, with similar property. Effective handling of personnel, contractors, labor, vendors, equipment, and processors, in a strong, fair manner. Assisting Ranch Foreman in performing their duties efficiently and effectively. Promptly reporting problems or successes, and producing monthly management reports, or other analysis as needed. Following procurement procedures, both the formal and the informal bidding process. Enforcing company safety policies. Ensuring company policies are followed, and all employees are properly trained. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: 4-year college degree preferred (Farm Management or Agricultural Business preferably), or minimum five (5) years previous experience in farming and equipment operations. Previous experience in directing daily work assignments and supervising employees desired. Must be able to work well with management and communicate well with others. Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) is preferred. First aid training is preferred. Must be able to work nights and/or weekends as needed. Must possess valid driver’s license and be insurable with company’s commercial carrier. When you join our team: We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see. The role being advertised is an existing vacancy. About Manulife and John Hancock Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html . Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodat