The Field Operations Manager reports to the Location Manager and has direct responsibility for all field activities associated with the production of soybean and wheat seed. These activities include but are not limited to grower recruiting, grower contracting, grower development training, and field production activities. The Field Operations Manager works closely with the Location Manager to ensure that all processes are conducted in a safe and cost-effective manner, and that continuous improvement occurs in all areas of responsibility. The Field Operations Manager works closely with the Plant Operations Manager in order to ensure quantity and quality requests for each customer are met. Other responsibilities may include but not limited to:
- Employee safety training and compliance to safety programs.
- Hire, train, and supervise temporary & seasonal employees.
- Provide daily supervision of full-time employees working within the field production process.
- Assist with implementing and maintaining the Quality Management System within the field production process.
- Assist and train growers on proper production techniques needed to ensure good seed quality.
- Assist in coordinating delivery of bulk seed to the facility.
- Monitor on-farm storage conditions and acquires bin samples for quality analysis.
- Supervise scouting of soybean and wheat acres, and supply required customer reporting information.
Requirements
- A 4-year college degree in Agriculture preferred but no mandatory
- Agricultural background is beneficial
- Computer skills required, advanced skills preferred
- Understanding of seed production or minimum of four years of related experience
- Excellent communications skills with positive attitude
- Employee team building skills
- Attentive to detail and accuracy
- Well organized
BENEFITS:
- A bonus plan is based on company profitability for each crop year.
- Eight holidays are paid per year
- 15 working days paid PTO per year after 1st partial year of service - 20 working days paid PTO per year after completion of 5 full years - 22.5 working days paid PTO per year after 10 full years - 25 working days paid PTO per year after 15 full years of service.
- Health Insurance: 60-day waiting period (eligible 1st of month following 60 day wait).
- 401K RETIREMENT PLAN
- Group dental plan available
- A $25,000 term Life Insurance Policy is provided
Remington Seeds is an equal opportunity employer.