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The Woerner Group Director of Turfgrass Operations in Foley, Alabama
Director of Turfgrass Operations
Job Summary This position requires you to oversee three farms along the Gulf Coast and to ensure that they are operating in a smooth and profitable manner, with sustainable production methods and excellent customer service.
Responsibilities
- Monitor safety compliance and ensure a safe working environment.
- Manage planting, production, and harvest expectations with onsite farm managers.
- Oversee staffing levels, capital equipment purchases, and farm inputs.
- Ensure that the farms are running in a systemic form-implement processes for long term farm goals, research new or better equipment and turf grass cultivators.
- Maintain and develop vendor relations with emphasis on soil reports and analysis recommendations.
- Develop and oversee budgets for each farm.
- Be on site at each farm at least one day every other week.
- Be able and willing to cover farm manager positions if necessary.
- Manage sod growth and quality for large contracts.
- Attend professional organization events as necessary.
- Always represent the company in a professional manner.
Skills and Experience
- Equipment operation.
- Pesticide and fertilizer knowledge.
- Basic computer skills including Excel.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
Level of Education
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Certifications
- Possess or be willing to obtain a Restricted Use Pesticide License.
Experience
- Ten years of experience in agriculture in a leadership role. The ideal candidate will have a background in growing sod or in a large farm operation.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Alabama (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Alabama: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person