Argentina Farm Operations Manager

Are you eager to advance your agricultural career by gaining hands-on experience in both the U.S. and Argentina? This one-of-a-kind Farm Manager role offers the chance to gain hands-on experience with diverse growing conditions and farming techniques. You will be based in Howe, Indiana , while traveling to Buenos Aires and Mendoza, Argentina for approximately two weeks each month during the southern growing season (October-March). This role provides a rare opportunity to expand your expertise, develop global agricultural insights, and contribute to a progressive farming operation.

Lennard Ag Company is a family-owned, three-generations deep farming operation that s been producing and delivering quality vegetables and grain crops since 1947. Specializing in potatoes, tomatoes, seed corn and commercial corn, we grow over 14,000 acres in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Argentina. We combine strong industry traditions with cutting-edge agricultural practices, advanced technology, and the latest management practices. Anchored by our strong history, Lennard Ag Company s modern operations are complemented by their care for the land, their community and the people with whom they work.

We offer compensation highly dependent on your background and experience. Benefits include health & dental insurance, paid time off, disability benefits, 401k, and life insurance. This position does have peak hours during plant and harvest including long hours and weekends but sticks to a 40-45 hour work week during the winter months.

Potato farming experience is valuable but not required; We are willing to train the right individual who is eager to learn.

Key Responsibilities:
•   Operate farm equipment throughout the growing season, ensuring efficient operations to maximize yields and profitability
•   Lead individuals and teams in the operational planting, growing, and harvesting of a variety of crops
•   Coordinate with the agronomy team on plant health and agronomic plan for the season
•   Maintain irrigation and ensure appropriate water and fertigation levels
•   Coordinate with local ag retail locations on spray programs
•   Ensure equipment is maintained
•   Collect and assess operational data to assist leadership in improving organizational efficiency
•   Actively participate in selection, onboarding and development of seasonal employees
•   Coach team members in order to assist them in accomplishing organizational, professional, and personal goals
•   Manage seasonal employees and assist with hiring and performance management
•   Complete Weekly Time Report . Date posted: 05/09/2025