Production Manager

Production Manager

• Manage the year-round production of our crops, including vegetables, herbs, flowers, winter greens, and other specialty crops
• Assist our Greenhouse Manager in the production of transplants for field crops, microgreens, and high tunnel crops
• Assist our Mushroom Manager in various production tasks
• Operate machinery relating to the production of field crops, including but not limited to: Tractors, ranging from small cultivating tractors to large tillage/utility tractors; Tractor implements for various purposes; Trucks and trailers for various purposes; Hand-held / small engine and electric tools for crop production and farm maintenance/improvement
• Manage ground prep, mechanical planting and seeding, mechanical cultivation, pest and disease management, cover-cropping, etc.
• Manage field work including season extension, fencing, weed management, twining, trellising, suckering, pruning, etc.
• Participate in weekly field tours to assess status of crop production, scout for pests/problems, and plan for upcoming production tasks of the week
• Assist Harvest Managers and other Siena Farms’ staff with proper post-harvest handling methods, crop storage, and distribution
• Manage the training of Siena Farms’ Apprentices and Field Crew into various production tasks
• Manage the execution, monitoring, and potential adjustments of our 2023 crop plan during the course of the season
• Participate in general farm upkeep, maintenance, and cleanliness
• Keep in close communication with Siena Farms' management team on all of the above

• Assisting with crop harvest, wash-up, CSA and order packing, general farm facility care, infrastructure maintenance, new projects, deliveries, etc. Particularly in the autumn, members of the farm’s production team join our harvest team on a regular basis as tractor work slows down and harvest work peaks.

• Three or more seasons of previous experience operating tractors on a farm is required.
• Degree in agronomy or related field is preferred, but not required.
• Familiarity with the necessary tools and equipment to perform day to day tasks around the farm 
• A basic understanding of how farm machinery functions, and the ability to operate the machinery safely
• A basic understanding of farm machinery maintenance
• The ability to lift and carry 50+ lb objects 
• A valid driver's license and safe driving record
• Strong communication skills 
• Ability to work efficiently and both independently and collaboratively on a team
• Interest in operating tractors for a majority of work schedule, particularly in the summer months
• A deep interest in soil conservation and farmland stewardship

• Position is year-round with flexible start date during Summer 2023, with an initial commitment through Thanksgiving 2023.
• Hours range from 40-55 hours per week depending on the season. Our team works four, 10-hour days per week in the winter (a.k.a., three-day weekends during winter), and five, 10- or 11-hour days per week during the spring, summer and fall.
• Start time is at 7 a.m. year-round; end time is between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.
• The farm as a whole is operational seven days per week during peak season (summer and fall) including holidays. Individuals' weekly schedules during those months are either Sunday through Thursday (with a Fri/Sat weekend), or Tuesday through Saturday (with a Sun/Mon weekend).

• Competitive salary, including a generous paid-vacation package. 
• Perks include a weekly veggie farm share to take home, additional access to surplus produce, plus employee discounts at Siena Farms' retail sites as well as at family restaurants Oleana and Sofra.

• We do not offer on-farm housing
• We do offer employer sponsored health insurance to all full-time employees after 90 days from start date.
• Reliable transportation to and from the farm in Sudbury is required.