Agricultural Orchard Manager
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Bakersfield, CA · Posted November 1, 2026
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About the job
An established agriculture company is seeking a dynamic Agricultural Orchard Manager to join their expanding operations. This newly created position will be responsible for managing several hundred acres of farming operations. This position coordinates labor, irrigation, crop production activities, equipment, and field resources to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable farming operations.
The Orchard Manager serves as the primary link between Farm Management and field operations by ensuring production goals, quality standards, labor efficiency, and regulatory compliance are consistently achieved.
Leadership & Management Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary company representative and liaison between the Company and the contracted farm management organization to ensure operational alignment, effective communication, and successful execution of farming activities.
Directly supervise Crew Bosses assigned to multiple ranches.
Provide leadership, coaching, training, and performance management.
Conduct regular field visits to monitor work quality and productivity.
Assist with interviewing, hiring, on-boarding, discipline, and employee development.
Build strong working relationships while promoting accountability and teamwork.
Will have direct oversight of the following;
Ranch Operations
Labor Management
Irrigation Coordination
Agronomy Coordination
Equipment Coordination
Production Management
Records Management
Communications
***SALARY RANGE $90-$140K, BONUS, FULL BENEFITS, RELOCATION ASSISTANCE IF NEEDED, 401K, and more.***
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required.
Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Pomology, Plant Science, or related field-preferred.
Minimum five (5) years of commercial farming experience.
Minimum three (3) years supervising agricultural employees.
Experience managing multiple crews and ranches-preferred.
Strong knowledge of California tree fruit farming practices.
Bilingual English/Spanish-preferred.
Valid California Driver License.
Ideal Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Commercial orchard management
Labor planning and workforce management
Piece-rate operations
California agricultural labor laws
Crop production
Irrigation management
Leadership and coaching
Conflict resolution
Budget awareness
Problem solving
Microsoft Office
Electronic payroll and labor systems