We are looking to hire a Farm Manager Supervisor!

We have an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about agriculture and our farmers!

We are currently looking to bring on a Farm Manager to take over our Ottumwa location. The primary responsibility of the Farm Manager Supervisor is to provide local farm management for our Ottumwa office, including a variety of responsibilities and hands-on duties around various farms.

They will also possess the desire and leadership skills that would allow them to oversee the company-wide farm management operations.

A successful candidate will be willing to learn, accept coaching, maintain a positive attitude, work alongside the farmers, executive team and strive for continuous self-development.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Farm Management:

• Oversee the Farm Management division –
  • Supervise company-wide Associate Farm Managers and Administrative staff
  • Development and implementation of farm management processes
  • Implement appropriate risk management processes
  • Grain marketing for crop share, modified crop share, and custom managed farms
  • Coordinate closing of properties with company real estate staff, associated attorneys, 1031 intermediaries, lenders, escrow companies, etc.
• Hands-On Management of local farms around Ottumwa
  • Routine farm visits
  • Manage farm finances: budgeting, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
  • Capital improvement analysis, coordination, and oversight
  • Participate and develop reports to clients: seasonally and end of year
  • Farm owner communication as needed
  • Work with farm tenants on crops, projects, etc.
  • Lease negotiations with farm tenants and farm owners
• Financial analysis of agriculture investments for a variety of purposes
  • Selling, investing, financial planning, etc.

Education

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in an agriculture-related field. 
• The ideal candidate will have or obtain their real estate license to broker transactions for buyers and sellers of agricultural property.  

Experience

• Five to ten years’ experience in agriculture or related field (real estate, property management, AG sales, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of:
  • Computer operations
  • Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, Access and Publisher
  • The agriculture industry
• Skilled in:
  • Managing and developing personnel
  • Process development, documentation, and implementation
  • Continuous improvement
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Professional communication with internal counterparts and external clients
  • Thoroughness and accuracy
  • Critical thinking and informed decision making
• Ability to:
  • Work both independently and in a team environment to accomplish goals
  • Perform follow-ups to ensure quality of work product and/or action items are completed
  • Work with allied partnerships in a professional, courteous manner
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Listen and accept coaching from peers and managers