Senior Manager, Pack line, Orchard & Warehousing Operations

at  Schuyler Farms Limited

SR. MANAGER, PACK LINE, ORCHARD & WAREHOUSING OPERATIONS

Reports to: Sr Director of Financial Operations
Responsible For: Warehouse Manager, Pack line Manager, Orchard Manager
Job Summary: The Sr. Manager, Pack line, Orchard & Warehousing Operations is responsible for leading, aligning, and optimizing the core operations of pack line, orchard, and warehouse activities. This role ensures operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and accountability across all three areas. The Sr. Manager will play a key role in driving team performance and ensuring that operations align with broader business objectives. This role requires an individual who exemplifies the company values of humble, driven, and solutions-oriented.
Humble – Employees that are team players and are respectful of others and the job at hand. Great team players lack excessive ego or concerns about status. Humble employees are quick to point out contributions of others and slow to seek attention of their own.
Driven – Employees who are motivated and focused on self improvement. Driven or hungry employees are always looking for more. More things to do, learn, and take responsibility for. They never have to be pushed by a manager to work harder because they are self-motivated and diligent.
Solutions Oriented – Employees who focus on solving, and preventing problems from occurring, not just identifying them. This is equal parts of problems with systems and processes and the common sense that an employee has about people. They are aware, act appropriately, ask good questions, and listen to understand.

Role and Accountability:

• Oversee pack line, orchard, and warehouse operations, ensuring alignment with company standards, business goals, timelines, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and enforce procedures to optimize pack line efficiency, product quality, and throughput.
• Use KPIs to monitor and improve performance across pack line, orchard, and harvest operations.
• Lead initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve quality control.
• Oversee training and development for pack line, orchard, and warehouse staff to meet company standards.
• Collaborate with the Orchard Manager to coordinate seasonal workforce needs, operational support, and performance standards, while overseeing seasonal workforce recruitment, management, and performance tracking.
• Develop and implement strategies for efficient orchard management, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in orchard operations.
• Oversee warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, and inventory management, ensuring these operations meet KPIs, regulatory requirements, and business objectives. Implement inventory control systems to ensure accuracy and fulfillment.
• Work with sales, marketing, and facilities teams to optimize company operations, collaborating on EOS implementation and driving cross-departmental alignment and process improvements.
• Develop and manage budgets for pack line, orchard, and warehouse operations.
• Lead Level 10 meetings with direct reports to ensure alignment with company goals and drive continuous improvement. Participate in other Level 10 meetings to contribute to organizational effectiveness.
• Lead strategic initiatives to improve efficiency, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Serve as the point of escalation for department-level issues, collaborating with other directors to ensure organizational alignment.
• Personally engage with new hires and high performers to foster a culture of inclusion and recognition.
• Utilize Microsoft To-Do (or similar) for task tracking and reminders, ensuring productivity and accountability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams.
• Proficient in task management and operational software, including ERP systems and Microsoft To-Do.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• High emotional intelligence, professionalism, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Agriculture, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 8 years of experience in operational leadership, preferably in agricultural or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with ERP systems, inventory management tools, and production systems.
• [Preferred] Certification in relevant fields, such as Lean Six Sigma or PMP.

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• Oversee pack line, orchard, and warehouse operations, ensuring alignment with company standards, business goals, timelines, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and enforce procedures to optimize pack line efficiency, product quality, and throughput.
• Use KPIs to monitor and improve performance across pack line, orchard, and harvest operations.
• Lead initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve quality control.
• Oversee training and development for pack line, orchard, and warehouse staff to meet company standards.
• Collaborate with the Orchard Manager to coordinate seasonal workforce needs, operational support, and performance standards, while overseeing seasonal workforce recruitment, management, and performance tracking.
• Develop and implement strategies for efficient orchard management, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in orchard operations.
• Oversee warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, and inventory management, ensuring these operations meet KPIs, regulatory requirements, and business objectives. Implement inventory control systems to ensure accuracy and fulfillment.
• Work with sales, marketing, and facilities teams to optimize company operations, collaborating on EOS implementation and driving cross-departmental alignment and process improvements.
• Develop and manage budgets for pack line, orchard, and warehouse operations.
• Lead Level 10 meetings with direct reports to ensure alignment with company goals and drive continuous improvement. Participate in other Level 10 meetings to contribute to organizational effectiveness.
• Lead strategic initiatives to improve efficiency, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Serve as the point of escalation for department-level issues, collaborating with other directors to ensure organizational alignment.
• Personally engage with new hires and high performers to foster a culture of inclusion and recognition.
• Utilize Microsoft To-Do (or similar) for task tracking and reminders, ensuring productivity and accountability.
• Perform other duties as assigned