Senior Stone Fruit Farm Manager

Position Overview

McClarty Farms, also known as HMC Farms, is a family owned stone fruit and grape grower located 15 miles south of Fresno in California’s fertile San Joaquin Valley. We are actively searching for a Senior Stone Fruit Farm Manager to lead our stone fruit farming operations. In this role, you will oversee all activities related to cultivating over 1,000 acres of peaches, nectarines, and plums – from pruning, thinning, and harvesting to irrigation and pest management. You will work closely with the Owner/Ranch Operations Manager and a team of supervisors, directing the efforts of 500 employees to produce some of the best tasting fruit in the world. The ideal candidate is forward-thinking, embraces new technologies, is organized, and possesses strong people skills paired with excellent communication abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all stone fruit farming operations on over 1,000 acres.
• Manage tasks including pruning, thinning, harvesting, irrigation, and pest management.
• Collaborate with the Owner/Ranch Operations Manager and supervisors.
• Direct the efforts of 500 employees to ensure production of high-quality stone fruit.
• Adopt new technologies and methods to enhance operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Management or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience managing a farm.
• Experience with modern stone fruit varieties.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a clean DMV record.
• Good computer and analytical skills; technologically savvy.
• Ability to stand for long periods and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to tolerate temperature extremes.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan ahead and see the whole picture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Healthcare
• Matching 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick time