Area Manager I

Manulife is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make decisions easier and lives better. Help shape the future you want to see — and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go.

The Area Manager is responsible for organizing, planning, implementing and supervising farming operations in a manner which optimizes return on investment and good stewardship.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist Vice President in formulating operating and capital budgets per property.
• Perform within the total budget framework adjusting for special unforeseen, uncontrollable conditions that cause variances from “normal” budgeted figures.
• Implementation of effective, efficient, orderly and timely farming operations.
• Promptly respond to special circumstances or conditions during the growing season such as weather, pest, diseases, or other extraordinary events.
• Effective handling of personnel, contractors, labor, vendors, equipment and processors in a strong, fair manner.
• Achieve yields comparable to or better than the best farmers in the area with similar property.
• Oversee Ranch Managers performance of duties; provide guidance to ensure effective Company practices and efficient operations.
• Train Area Manager Trainee’s; ensure their success in learning Company best practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of pest recommendations, labels and pesticide regulations and recordkeeping.
• Knowledge of irrigation plans and procedures, as well as maintenance and make recommendation on repair versus capital improvement (re-pipe, new well, etc.)
• Provide Vice President with management reports related to ranch budgets, CIP projects, harvest, etc.
• Promptly report problems or successes and produce monthly management reports or other studies and analysis as needed.
• Oversee procurement procedures, both the formal and the informal bidding process, for fairness and compliance.
• Ensure company policies are followed and all employees are property trained.
• Enforce company safety policies and evaluate new regulations for necessary updates or changes.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum AA degree in Agricultural related field; B.A. or B.S. degree in Agricultural studies preferred; or, more than 10 years large scale farming experience may be substituted for degree.
• 5 year’s experience in Supervisory/Management role.
• Must be able to work well with management and communicate well with others.
• Qualified Applicators License (QAL) required.
• Accredited Farm Manager (AFM) Designation preferred.
• Must possess valid driver’s license and be insurable with company’s commercial carrier.
• Must be able to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
• Must be able to travel regionally, and frequently drive long distances.
• A valid driver license
• Completion of drug testing prior to joining and complying with the company's drug and alcohol policy throughout the employment.

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.

#LI-JH-MIMTA

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