Farm Manager

Job Title: Farm Manager

Location: Everett, PA

Employment Type: Full-time, On-site

Job Summary:

A leading agricultural facility in Everett, PA, is seeking a skilled Farm Manager to oversee daily operations across multiple departments, including Production, Animal Husbandry, Maintenance/Construction, Landscaping, and Crop Management. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic and hands-on approach to managing farm functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, optimizing operational efficiency, and maintaining a high standard of animal welfare and facility integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Oversight

• Direct and coordinate all day-to-day farm activities across departments.
• Ensure operations meet regulatory, quality, and animal welfare standards.

Personnel Management

• Supervise and schedule farm staff across multiple disciplines.
• Train team members, provide performance feedback, and foster interdepartmental collaboration.

Financial Management

• Manage budgets for all farm-related activities.
• Monitor operational costs, track revenue, and recommend strategies to improve cost-effectiveness and profitability.
• Assist with strategic planning and capital improvement initiatives.

Record Keeping & Data Management

• Maintain accurate records for animal care, crop yields, equipment maintenance, and production activities.
• Input data into management systems to meet internal and regulatory compliance.
• Generate operational reports for performance and audit purposes.

Facility & Equipment Management

• Oversee the safety, maintenance, and compliance of all buildings, infrastructure, and farm equipment.
• Coordinate construction projects, repairs, and upgrades as needed.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with SOPs and relevant regulatory guidelines (e.g., USDA, AAALAC).
• Monitor and maintain documentation to meet quality and traceability standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Business Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of farm or agricultural management experience, ideally in a production or regulated setting.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong project management and budgeting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with agricultural or production management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Practical knowledge of livestock care, crop production, and equipment maintenance is preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time, on-site role based in Everett, PA.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required based on operational demands.