Job Description
Overview
Title: OUTSIDE GROWER RELATIONS MANAGER
Location: LAMONT, CA
Compensation: $90,000 - $145,000 / YEAR
Purpose
This position represents Grimmway Farms to outside (contracted) growers and assists in procuring acres, carrot production, coordinating planting and harvesting. This position serves as a liaison between contracted growers and the Grimmway Sales, Production and Grower Accounting Departments.
Essential Job Functions
- Coordinate the growing and harvesting of carrots.
- Submit crop estimates and recruit new growers at the direction of Sales and Production Departments.
- Ensure accurate projections and harvest scheduling.
- Ensure harvest timing optimization for maximum quality and yield.
- Daily travel required within Kern and other carrot production regions.
- Interact with other department managers and staff to facilitate the coordination of work.
- Res...