Production Supervisor Mexico

Reporting to the Production Manager, The Production Supervisor provides a range of hands-on production tasks and planning for the operations at D'Arrigo California. This individual will be responsible for all the production related operations such as data recording and analysis, maximizing profitability and productivity in the production area. Required to take an active role in ensuring product grown meets quality standards. Provides leadership, direction and coaching to Mexico growers regarding production activities. This includes but not limited to essential functions, land prep, irrigations, material applications, and food safety practices. The role necessitates daily travel to Mexico to closely oversee local growers to maximize efficiency in the overall farming operations and ensure alignment with the company's quality and productivity standards.
Oversee the day-to-day farm operations for the assigned acreage throughout the production season to ensure tasks for production are completed on time and in accordance to company standards. This includes but is not limited to land prep, planting, irrigation, fertilizer and chemical applications and food safety protocols.
Promptly identify, evaluate, and report production, safety, quality, or compliance issues to the appropriate leadership.
Exercise independent judgment and authority to stop, delay, or redirect work activities that are unnecessary, unsafe, or inconsistent with established growing, quality, food safety, or operational standards.
Accurately document and maintain detailed records of production operations and maintain accurate VPV production updates throughout the production cycle to support performance tracking and continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop continuous improvements within the growing process through constant training.
Monitor crop quality, plant health, maturity, and field conditions throughout the production cycle and communicate concerns that may affect yield, harvest timing, or product quality.
Coordinate production activities with growers and internal departments to support planting schedules, irrigation needs, crop readiness, harvest planning, and established production priorities.
Build a working relationship with Mexico growers and provide direction, coaching, and follow-up regarding company production standards, food safety practices, documentation requirements, and corrective actions.
Review production data, crop forecasts, and field observations to identify operational risks, variances, and opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and resource utilization.
Support compliance with company safety, food safety, field sanitation, traceability, and environmental requirements and promptly elevate identified deficiencies.
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by management.
This position requires regular driving as an essential job function in overseeing and coordinating various aspects of the Production process
Maintain strict confidentiality of Company information.
This is a seasonal position with an expected duration of 10 months, based on operational requirements and production schedules.
to 5 p.m. and weekends as needed.
Planting and harvest seasons require extended hours, early mornings, late evenings, and weekend availability.
Up to 90% outside work and rest of the time in office setting.
Minimum 2 years production supervisory experience, preferably in horticulture/food safety.
Previous experience in Production & Labor scheduling is a plus.
Agronomy, food science, or quality management background preferred.
Strong data analytical skills, able to form action plan based on numerical results.
Inventory management experience/knowledge is a plus.
Professional fluency in English and Spanish with strong verbal and listening skills is required.
Proficient in Microsoft operating systems including Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
Bachelor's in agriculture, crop science, horticulture, soil science, or related field.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer – The Company assures equal employment opportunity with respect to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, transfers, and promotions. All Company practices will be administered without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth, age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), denial of FMLA leave, disability, marital status, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law in terms and conditions of employment.