GENERAL JOB RESPONSIBLITIES
Qualities that are needed for this position 
    Good work ethic
    Honest reputation
    Timeliness
    Not afraid to ask for help
Personnel Management
    Able to communicate clearly
    Be a fair referee in disputes that arise
    Stay away from favorites
    Able to delegate well
    Fit people into the best position for the job
    Champion the efforts for Continuous Improvement and 5S
    Approve and enter time cards
Crop Management
    Keep updated soil tests and records
    Crop rotation records maintained
    Be able to make timely decisions for prep, planting and
        growing the crop
    Scout fields and make recommendations for crop applications
        and irrigation
    Timely application of cover crops
Machinery management
    Good grasp of mechanics
    Able to work with GPS or able to learn
    Keeping track of getting equipment ready in time for job
        required
    Set up and maintain a good system for R&M and machinery
        records
    Make sure operators are cross trained on equipment
    Follow and update safety procedures
    Maintain list of updates for capital projects
    Keep buildings and equipment clean and orderly
Season-wide Cross Training
    Knowledgeable back up for snap bean program
    Knowledgeable back up for greenhouse tomato transplant
        program
    CDL with tanker endorsement

SEASONAL JOB DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES
December 10 - May 10
Personnel Management
    Farm team personnel- machinery R&M, snow plowing,
        field work
    TOPS Mechanic-winter R&M for transplanters, harvesters, and
        irrigation equipment
    Make plans with Personnel Dept. for spring planting
        personnel needs
    Champion the efforts for Continuous Improvement and 5S
Machinery Management
    Oversee personnel in winter R&M
    Project machinery usage and needs for Farms, TOPS,
        Waste Treatment
    Evaluate yearly machinery options in ownership, rentals,
        custom hire
    Meet with manufacturer reps. and TOPS mechanic to plan for
        TOPS machinery preparation
Crop Management (working with Ken and Don)
    Plan crop rotations and locations
    Evaluate fertility needs and plan applications
    Evaluate land rental options
    Investigate and plan for cover crops
    Evaluate options of in-the-field nutrient analysis tools
    Evaluate optional nutrient products
    Project planting schedule of fields, varieties and
        herbicide applications
Business Management
    Wrap up final details of Farms/TOPS yearly financials
    Project for capital needs, looking ahead minimum of 3 years
    Financial projections for Farms/TOPS yearly
    Understand and operate TOPS & Farms information systems
        including Pillar budgeting program, field mapping program,
        and crop record keeping/pesticide record keeping
        programs
    Submit reports to VP of Ag Operations
    Involved in yearly crop insurance decisions
    Create PO’s and approve invoices for payment
    Monitor payroll record keeping, i.e. time cards, paychecks
May 10 - June 10
Personnel Management
    Train planting personnel before the start of transplant season
    Daily schedule TOPS personnel needs with HR
    Coordinate planting crews schedule with Field Reps.
        and grower
    Communicate throughout the day with all field personnel
    Arrange for TOPS Mechanic to do on-site R&M
        whenever necessary
    Monitor weather constantly and be in contact with Ken at
        planting sites early in mornings
    Work with Deb in coordinating plant deliveries from Mobley
        to Furman’s and from Furman’s to planting sites
    Be at White House every morning to coordinate sending
        crews to the fields
    Have evaluation meeting with Farms/TOPS
        supervisory personnel
Machinery Management
    Oversee personnel for maintenance, i.e. set-up and R&M
Business Management
    Create PO’s and approve invoices for payment
    Approve payroll record keeping, i.e. time cards, checks, etc.
    Monitor all financial record keeping
    Monitor field record keeping including pesticide applications
June 10 - August 10
Personnel Management
    Make provisions with personnel for Farms/TOPS harvest
    Direct personnel in clean-up and storage of
        planting equipment
    Involved with Furman Farms’ custom applicator for
        chemical application needs and issuing of work orders
        for chemical applications
    Oversee Farms personnel in preparation of
        harvest equipment
    Coordinate personnel for any necessary
        irrigation applications
Machinery Management
    Finalize machinery preparations for harvest season
Crop Management (working with Ken and Don)
    Involved with scouting activities of Field Reps for
        Furman Farms
    Make field visits as possible
    Oversee progress of Farms crops; monitor pesticide
        application needs
    Monitor needs for irrigation applications
    Schedule initial applications of ethrel on Farms TOPS
        fields, in conjunction with Ken
Business Management
    Create PO’s and approve invoices for payment 
    Approve payroll record keeping, i.e. time cards,
        checks, etc.
    Make reports to VP of Ag Operations
    Involved with making final reports to insurance company
        for crop insurance
    Oversee field record keeping into information systems
    Monitor financial progress of crops as compared
        to projections
August 10 - October 10
Personnel Management
    Schedule TOPS harvest personnel with HR daily
    Coordinate harvest crews schedule with Field Reps
        and growers
    Coordinate emergency and routine R&M with
        TOPS mechanic
    Monitor weather so as to coordinate harvesting activities
    Coordinate harvest schedule with Deb and scalehouse
    Be at White House every morning to coordinate sending
        crews to the fields for tomato harvest
    At end of tomato season have evaluation meeting with
        harvest operators
Business Management
    Create PO’s and approve invoices for payment
    Approve payroll record keeping, i.e. timecards, checks, etc.
    Make reports to VP of Ag Operations
    Oversee field record keeping into information systems
    Monitor financial progress of crops as compared
        to projections
October 10 - December
Personnel Management
    Provide necessary personnel for clean-up and
        storage of harvest equipment
    Coordinate dry bean harvest with Farm Team Leader
        and Farm personnel
Machinery Management
    Oversee tomato harvester clean-up and storage
Crop Management (working with Ken and Don)
    Make necessary notes concerning past crop season
        and harvest
    Oversee planting of cover crops
Business Management
    Create PO’s and approve invoices for payment
    Approve payroll record keeping, i.e. time cards,
        check, etc.
    Monitor all financial record keeping
    Compile end of year summaries
    Summarize all field record keeping in information system
    Plan for the following year

Season-wide Cross Training
    Knowledgeable back up for snap bean program
    Knowledgeable back up for greenhouse tomato
        transplant program
    CDL with tanker endorsement


Resumes should be submitted to:
     VP of Human Resources
     Furmano Foods, Inc.
     P.O. Box 500
     Northumberland, PA 17857-0500
kermit.kohl@furmanos.com