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Farm Operations Manager Bonton Farms- Ravenview

Farm Operations Manager

Full Time • Bonton Farms- Ravenview
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k)
  • Vision insurance
Title: Bonton Farms Operations Manager

Overview of Role:

The Bonton Farms Operations Manager leads agricultural operations to meet production, quality, and training goals that support Bonton’s mission and operations. Oversees planning, staff, compliance, and cross-functional coordination in collaboration with the Director of Farm Operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

Strategy & Planning

  • Annual/seasonal production plans, crop rotations, harvest schedules aligned to Restaurant and customer demand.
  • Forecast yield, labor, inputs; manage budgets and purchasing; vendor relationships.
  • Establish farm KPIs (yield/bed, post-harvest loss, labor efficiency, training completions).
People Leadership & Culture

  • Lead and coach Farm Leads, farm hands, apprentices, and volunteers; conduct 30–60–90 reviews and annual goals as needed.
  • Model people-centric, trauma-informed leadership; uphold safety and accountability.
  • Support People Program a competency-based apprenticeship framework (skill matrix, rotations, learning objectives).
  • Train and support on-farm apprentices; support in standardizing lesson plans, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
  • Apply restorative practices and timely performance interventions; escalate to People Program when necessary.
Operations & Quality

  • Oversee soil health, propagation, greenhouse/hoop houses, irrigation, IPM, composting, cultivation, harvest, wash/pack, cold chain.
  • Implement and standardize regenerative ranching operations for livestock management.
  •  Perform farming duties including fieldwork, equipment operation, planting, and animal care.
  • Maintain equipment and infrastructure; preventive maintenance schedule.
  • Coordinate specs and deliveries with internal partners.
Data & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate operational and training logs; deliver weekly and monthly updates utilizing FarmBrite software.
Compliance & Risk

  • Ensure GAP/produce safety readiness, worker safety protocols, chemical handling, documentation, and audits.
  • Ensure safe, productive experiences for tours, classes, and volunteer groups in unision with the entire Bonton Farms organization.
Other

·       Support tours, classes, and volunteer events to provide safe, productive experiences.
·       Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years progressive farm/production ag experience; 2+ years leading teams.
  • Proven success in urban/small-acre diversified cropping; greenhouse/irrigation/IPM/post-harvest expertise.
  • Knowledge of organic or regenerative farming techniques.
  • Budgeting/scheduling/vendor management; strong documentation habits.
  • Basic tech (email, spreadsheets, farm logs/HRIS/LMS familiarity).
  • Valid driver’s license; equipment operation.
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Farm Management, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
  • Experience working with nonprofit organizations or community farms.
  • Familiarity with marketing and distribution of farm products.
  • Experience in workforce development/apprenticeship or adult learning environments.
  • GAP/HACCP/Produce Safety Alliance or similar certifications.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Physical & Work Environment Requirements

  • Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
  • Comfortable working with heavy equipment and machinery.
  • Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.
  • Willingness to work irregular hours, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
  • Fundamental first aid skills (or willingness to undergo training).
Compensation: $23.00 - $26.50 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





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