Job Description

ORCHARD MANAGER
Richland County, WI | $65,000–$85,000

An established orchard in western Wisconsin is seeking a hands-on Orchard Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and lead the crew through each stage of the growing season. This is a year-round role covering everything from pruning and planting to harvest planning and execution.

What you’ll do

• Plan and coordinate seasonal orchard work, including pruning, planting, crop care, and harvest.
• Oversee pesticide applications and keep orchard work aligned with safe application practices.
• Set daily priorities, assign work, and guide the crew in the field.
• Monitor orchard conditions and adjust work plans as weather, crop needs, and harvest timing change.
• Coordinate labor and equipment so seasonal work stays on schedule.

What we’re looking for

• Hands-on orchard or agricultural experience.
• Familiarity with pruning, planting, pesticide application, and harvesting.
• Experience leading a crew or coordinating field work is preferred.
• Ability to organize work across the growing season and keep the crew focused when priorities change.

For a confidential conversation, call or text Hillary Cooley with gpac at 608-405-7517.

For immediate consideration for this role, send your confidential resume to hillary.cooley@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.