Our Company:
Tanimura & Antle is an employee-owned family farming business with a four-generation legacy and a passionate commitment to growing premium quality produce. As one of the largest independent vegetable growers in the United States, Tanimura & Antle farms more than 36,000 acres of rich, fertile farmland and ships a full line of premium fresh conventional, organic and greenhouse grown produce products throughout the nation.
We are looking for employees that fit into the Tanimura & Antle culture and want to have an impact on our growth and success. We believe in, and are committed to, creating a sustainable future through innovation throughout our operations.
Our Mission: To “Consistently provide our customers fresh and healthy premium produce with superior customer service that meets and exceeds their quality and value expectations”
Our Vision: To “Operate as a highly innovative company, sustainably growing, while enhancing the lives of all through employee ownership and customer inspired partnerships”
The Role: The Employee Housing Manager is responsible for the daily operations of the Employee Housing program to ensure employee-housing needs are met and all housing units are suitable for occupancy. Responsible for providing and maintaining extraordinary levels of service through a high level of influence, execution and prioritizing of duties.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day housing operations, ensuring safe and sanitary housing conditions for employees.
- Participate in the overall planning and management of the housing program and provide input in the development of policies and procedures.
- Responsible for hiring, training, and managing the housing team.
- Manages move-in and move-out process at the start/end of each season.
- Manage and coordinate all room assignments and changes and resolve problems in accordance with established procedures.
- Enforces housing agreements.
- Be available, approachable and accessible to all employees.
- Uphold all housing policies and procedures.
- Mediate conflicts between employees when necessary.
- Uphold the established standards of privacy and confidentiality.
- Respond to all inquiries, problems, and complaints from employees related to the housing
- Conduct investigations and investigate all issues and concerns regarding housing.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, fair employment practices and applicable government labor regulations.
- Coordinate and represent Tanimura & Antle for agency housing inspections and assist with follow up items to ensure correction of deficiencies.
- Evaluate regularly the efficiency of policies and procedures according to organizational objectives and apply improvements.
- Communicates with security contractor to ensure that all units and amenities are secure.
- Collaborate with HR team, management, and internal counsel regarding H-2A housing requirements.
- Liaison between Housing department and Facilities, Safety, Human Resources, Operations and other departments to examine housing facility needs, maintenance, security and other concerns.
- Provide input to housing capacity needs and housing budgets, and assist with managing the annual budget.
- Conduct regular and thorough inspections to ensure housing facilities, transportation surfaces, and grounds are maintained at the expected level of quality, operation, and safety.
- Regularly review and evaluate the condition of facilities and furnishing; assists in planning for future needs.
- Establish, update, and maintain record keeping systems related to employee assignment, budgetary, administrative, and maintenance.
- Respond to emergencies on the properties, including after hours and on weekends.
- Coordinate and conduct visitor tours of the housing complex
Qualifications/Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field.
- At least three years of experience managing employee housing or related employee services.
- Solid knowledge of H-2A housing standards.
- Excellent planning, administrative and supervisory skills.
- Outstanding communication skills with the ability to effectively deal with a wide variety of personnel.
- Strong problem solving and analytical abilities.
- Be bi-lingual and bi-literate in English and Spanish.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
- Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
- Must relocate to Yuma, Arizona during the winter season (mid-November through mid-April) and to Central Valley, in Five Points, CA during both the spring (mid-March through mid-April) and fall (mid-October through mid-November) season.
- Ability to travel to other Company geographic locations as needed and deemed appropriate.
Ideal Candidate
- Demonstrates strong leadership traits.
- Reliable, punctual and exhibits strong work ethic.
- Willingness to learn and share knowledge with others.
- Works with a sense of urgency.
- Strong ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally to achieve goals.
- Team Player and positive attitude.
- Ability to give presentations to a large group of people.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person