Job Description

Level: Experienced
Job Location: 0SM55 Barkley Company of Arizona LLC - Yuma, AZ 85365
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: 4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage: Up to 50%
Job Shift: AnySUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Labor Manager is responsible for overseeing labor operations related to weeding and thinning crews, ensuring cost efficiency, productivity, and high-quality service delivery. This role also manages scheduling programs, maintains strong customer relationships, and supports contract renewals while delivering excellent customer service to growers.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and control labor costs for weeding and thinning crews, ensuring efficient use of resources and adherence to budget targets
- Oversee daily and seasonal scheduling through the date program to align labor availability with customer needs
- Supervise crew performance, productivity, and quality standards in the field
- Serve as the primary point of contact for growers, maintaining strong, professional relationships
- Coordinate and manage contract renewals, ensuring continuity of service and customer satisfaction
- Address customer inquiries, concerns, and service issues promptly and effectively
- Collaborate with operations and field teams to optimize workflows and improve service delivery
- Track labor metrics and provide reports on performance, costs, and operational efficiency
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and labor laws
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position.  This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in agricultural operations, labor management, or a related field
- Strong understanding of labor cost control and workforce planning
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with scheduling or workforce management systems (date program experience preferred)
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
ESSENTIAL ABILITIES:
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- Leadership and team supervision experience.
- Superb communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of weeding and thinning practices in crop production
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Prolonged walking and standing.
- May be required to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Hand dexterity and strength.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Work to be performed in varied environments: indoors in a climate controlled environment, refrigerated cooler production facility with damp/wet conditions, shipping and receiving warehouse, and outdoors is varied weather as needed.
Barkley Company does not tolerate discrimination of any type, and offers equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, natural origin, age, disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other considerations made unlawful by Federal, State or local laws.  We believe in providing eligible and qualified employees with opportunities to advance.  GreenGateFresh is an at-will employer.