Irrigation Manager

Irrigation ManagerYou know irrigation. Now you want to run the operation.This isn't a position where you'll spend your day sitting behind a desk reviewing reports.We're looking for someone who can take ownership of an irrigation operation: crews, equipment, schedules, customers, quality, safety and getting the work done right.You'll be the person connecting the plan with what actually happens in the field.What you'll ownDay-to-day irrigation operations and productionWeekly scheduling, crew assignments and equipmentCrew leadership, training and accountabilityLabor hours, productivity and project performanceJob-site quality and safetyEquipment and material planningCustomer communication and project updatesCoordination with sales and other operational teamsDocumentation and billing informationIdentifying ways to make the operation more efficientThis role needs someone comfortable moving between leading people, solving field problems and managing the business side of the operation.We're looking for4+ years of irrigation experiencePrevious leadership or supervisory experience preferredPivot irrigation experience is a strong plusExperience operating and maintaining irrigation equipmentStrong organization and problem-solving skillsAbility to lead and develop crewsCDL and ability to obtain/maintain required DOT medical certificationSomeone who takes ownership instead of waiting to be told what to doThis is an outdoor, hands-on leadership position. Travel between job sites and additional hours during busy seasons should be expected.The person who succeeds here will be able to balance five things: People. Production. Safety. Quality. Customers.If that's how you already think about running an operation, I'd like to talk.All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.