About Us:
We are an established, vertically integrated agricultural operation in Kona with decades of experience producing specialty coffee. Our business has been built over many years through a commitment to quality, long-term stewardship and continual investment in both our land and our people. Today, we manage every stage of production. From cultivation and processing to manufacturing, direct sales and customer experience. This gives our team the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the entire operation.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced Farm Operations Manager to lead the daily execution of our agricultural operations while helping shape the future of our farm. We believe great farming requires both respect for proven agricultural principles and a willingness to continually learn, adapt and improve. Our management decisions are guided by long-term soil health, sustainability and regenerative cultivation practices whenever practical, while remaining focused on producing exceptional crops and operating an efficient, commercially successful farm.
The ideal candidate should be open-minded, curious and willing to evaluate multiple cultivation methods based on results. We value leaders who can balance practical agricultural experience with continuous improvement, thoughtful decision-making and a genuine respect for the land they manage.
About the Role:
The Farm Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the systemization, strategic development and operational execution of all agricultural activities across our 700-acre farm. This role will lead the planning and implementation of all crop care practices, develop and manage SOPs for fieldwork, and drive continual improvement through data-informed agronomic decisions.
This position requires significant expertise in agriculture at scale, including a deep and nuanced understanding of agronomy, varietal-specific care, and regenerative practices. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience and can successfully translate agronomic vision into daily field execution.
The candidate must be both a strategic thinker and an effective leader in the field, with the ability to guide a predominantly Spanish-speaking workforce. Proficiency in Spanish and cultural fluency with our crew is essential.
Experience in post-harvest coffee processing, including fermentation techniques, milling, and value-added product development, is strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Agronomy & Systemization
- Create and maintain seasonal calendars (pruning, fertilizing, IPM management).
- Interpret and act on soil and leaf tissue test results to adjust nutrient programs.
- Build scalable SOPs and schedules for all agricultural activities.
- Integrate regenerative agriculture practices, including Korean Natural Farming inputs, cover cropping, compost application, and natural pest management.
Field Leadership & Daily Operations
- Direct day-to-day farm crew activities with clarity and accountability.
- Ensure tasks are completed efficiently and to standard through strong and consistent on-site and in-field leadership.
- Conduct team briefings and monitor field performance closely, daily (in Spanish and English).
- Foster a culture of intention, observation and critical thinking in daily agricultural actions.
Harvest & Coffee Quality Management
- Lead planning and implementation of harvest strategy.
- Guide crews in harvest techniques that optimize ripeness, reduce defects and protect quality.
- Support post-harvest strategies to improve cup quality and flavor diversity.
Reporting, Coordination & Improvement
- Maintain clear records of field activities, fertilizer schedules and crop performance.
- Regularly report progress, needs and opportunities to senior leadership.
- Collaborate with other departments for holistic system integration.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in large-scale agriculture, with deep coffee-specific experience.
- Proven success managing farm teams and developing agricultural systems.
- Working knowledge of coffee varietals and high-quality coffee production.
- Familiarity with KNF principles, organic inputs and natural soil management.
- Ability to both lead in the field and manage back-end strategy and planning.
- Spanish fluency required.
- Experience in post-harvest coffee processing preferred.
What We Offer
- Salary: $75,000–$100,000/year (DOE)
- On-site housing available for qualified candidates
- Medical, dental and vision insurance (after eligibility period)
- Paid time off
- A values-driven work culture grounded in sustainability, equity and stewardship
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
