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Job Title:                                 Labor Supervisor

Pay Grade:                              NXA 12

Pay Range:                              $31 – $34.00/hr.

Department / Division:          Manufacturing / Access Business Group 

Location:                                 Trout Lake, WA

About Trout Lake Farm:

Our farm grows, harvests, and mills organic herbs which are distributed worldwide and used in a variety of products such as teas, tinctures, and nutritional supplements.  The employees here work closely and cohesively in a relatively laid‐back atmosphere.  Trout Lake Farm offers employees a competitive benefit package including comprehensive health coverage, generous retirement and 401K package, annual performance incentives, vacation, sick, and holidays.

Trout Lake Farm is seeking a qualified candidate who is committed to fulfilling Our Mission of providing high‐quality, cost‐competitive Certified Organic botanicals through regenerative and sustainable farming practices.

We are currently recruiting a full-time Farm Labor Supervisor to join our farm team. You will be responsible for ensuring all farming activities are executed safely, effectively and efficiently.  If you are an organized, self-driven, enthusiastic team player, we encourage you to apply!

What’s special about this team:

Our Trout Lake Farm operation is committed to its people and is dedicated to being an industry leader in regenerative, organic and sustainable agriculture.  The crops grown at the farm provide the botanical ingredients for our Nutrilite Brand.  The farm is a leader in the organic herb industry.  And an added benefit is its location in the beautiful valley of Trout Lake, Washington – a great place to work and live.

What’s special about this role:

The Farm Labor Supervisor will be responsible for leading, coordinating, and supervising activities for a team of 40 who handles the manual weeding, irrigation, planting and harvesting of crops at the farm. They are expected to deliver operational excellence in safety, quality and the delivery of products to our customers. This position will achieve results through leading the team with technical support, coaching, and mentoring. 

Responsibilities will include:

Supervising project management initiatives.  Implementing best practices in the day-to-day activities of the farm, including goals and equipment readiness, tracking all field activities, and serving as the critical liaison between farm activities and the farm staff.  Additional duties will include overseeing worker housing, our compost operations and community services initiatives.  This role will work with our Research and Development team to support field initiatives.

Required qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience within farm operations
• Prior leadership experience
• High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to think strategically and understand and develop long-term sustainable initiatives
• Ability to operate and maintain farm equipment, utilizing basic maintenance skills.
• Ability to work independently.
  • Basic computer skills including MS Excel, Word, Outlook or comparable programs

Skills to be successful in the role:

• Bilingual ability in Spanish is a major plus
• Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma initiatives and/or process improvement methodologies.
• Ability to work and lead in a team environment, maintaining effective and productive relationships. 
• Build trust and integrity through open, timely, honest and constructive verbal and written communication with internal team members and customers.
• Successfully adapt and adjust to changing approaches, processes, ideas, tools, and techniques.
• Prior experience with Regenerative Organic Certified Farming or Fair for Life certification is a plus.

Amway does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.  Do not apply for this role if you will need Amway immigration sponsorship (e.g. H-1B, STEM OPT, TN, etc.) now or in the future.