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Alsum Produce, Inc.

Farm Operations Manager

Alsum Produce, Inc., Helena, Wisconsin, United States

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Description Alsum Farms in Arena, WI is looking for a full‑time Farm Operations Manager. You will directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural workers, be responsible for year‑round inspection of the crop, implement and execute the manager’s plan for agriculture, ensure compliance with agricultural regulations, all while complying with the company’s safety policy and striving to increase production.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ALSUM FARMS FARM OPERATIONS MANAGER As a Farm Operations Manager, you arrive each day ready to organize and supervise work for employees by determining a work schedule in their respective functions. You will train personnel on how to perform the work required in planting, harvesting, pest control, and insect and disease identification – all while using the proper safety measures. You will be responsible for the planting, cultivation, water management, and harvesting of the crops to ensure productivity goals are met. The Farm Operations Manager will be able to efficiently communicate to the entire farm team daily. Bi‑lingual in Spanish is preferred, but not required. Safety is very important, so you will need to ensure that all farm equipment is working safely and properly and ensure that employees are informed and following all rules and regulations.

Why the Farm Operations Manager position is important to Alsum Companies You will provide the leadership to our Arena Farm team & guide them through a successful seed cutting, planting, growing, and harvesting season. You will ensure that our potatoes make their way to the dinner tables of Americans using the Wisconsin Healthy Grown® Program.

Job Details

Job Type: Full‑time

Job Schedule: Monday through Friday. Schedule varies during peak planting and harvest seasons

Work Location: Arena, WI

Requirements

Have a minimum of 7‑10 years of experience in the agriculture industry

Hold a valid WI driver’s license

Received a high school diploma or equivalent

Have previous experience with employee management

Have good leadership, decision‑making, and communication skills

Possess the ability to work individually and as part of a team

Have basic mechanical skills

Have potato farming experience (preferred)

Are able to climb stationary ladders and climb in and out of machinery

Can lift and move 50 – 100 pounds

Are able to use your hands to fix and replace machinery parts

Have physical stamina as you need to be able to perform laborious tasks repeatedly

Have excellent hand‑eye coordination to operate machinery and harvest crops

The Alsum Story The story began nearly five decades ago in a 600 square foot potato shed, with one man, Glen Alsum, one vision, and a work ethic framed by dedication and service. Today, there are 350,000 square feet of sheds and production space, almost 325 full‑time and seasonal employees, and 200,000,000 pounds of potatoes produced annually and that doesn’t include onions, pumpkins and other fresh produce that are distributed to grocery stores and warehouse retailers across the country.

We pack under the Alsum Farms & Produce brand plus many national brands and customer labels. Alsum offers a wide variety of packaging options from 12 ounces up to 50‑pound packs; and in poly, mesh, paper or cartons all from one shed.

And that work ethic? It’s still framed by dedication, a commitment to service, and a belief in providing a field‑to‑fork, vertically integrated business approach that incorporates growing and harvesting, production, packaging, and distribution, all under the umbrella of unrelenting quality.

Corporate Responsibility

Conserving and restoring the Wisconsin acreage we are privileged to farm and protecting the surrounding wildlife and ecosystems

Partnering with growers and suppliers committed to sustainability

Providing consumers with safe, fresh, quality Wisconsin potatoes, onions, fruits and vegetables

Ensuring our employees have a safe business environment to work in, one that rewards them for their commitment and encourages them to advance

Being a company that “pays it forward” — helping others in our community and inspiring others to do the same

Alsum Benefits

Employer contributed health plan

Employer paid life insurance

Voluntary dental, life, disability, and vision insurance

Onsite fitness center at our Friesland location - gym membership reimbursement for offsite locations

Vacation and holiday pay

Profit sharing

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Educational assistance program

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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