Location: Westfield,NY, USA
Grow with Welch's!
Welch's is on a journey towards our bold ambition of being the global-leader of convenient, good for you fruit-based food and beverages. To turn this goal into a reality we need you and other exceptionally talented, agile, and innovative individuals who are eager to contribute to something extraordinary!
At Welch's, we're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a part of a vibrant, authentic, and inclusive culture where you not only belong, but also have the opportunity to unleash the best, most authentic version of you.
Position Summary:
We are looking for a Viticulture Data Solutions Manager to join our National Grape team. In this role, you'll work with existing and new systems and data to enhance grower profitability, reduce risk, and identify opportunities for growth from dirt to doorstep.
As Welch's and National Grape Cooperative implement a digital transformation, we're looking for talent with robust knowledge in precision agriculture, model building, statistical analysis, reporting, and problem solving. As part of our digital transformation, you'll support the design, build, implementation, training, and continual development of resources for viticulture based data.
Where You'll Work
This role will be based out of our Westfield, NY National Grape Cooperative headquarters where you will be immersed in a dynamic workplace where innovation thrives, and collaboration is key.
Our company in-office schedule is designed to maximize collaboration & relationship building balanced with flexibility and well-being.
What You'll Do:
This position will require you to understand and leverage organizational and grower data related to business and agricultural processes. You'll need to ensure accurate, reliable, and secure data management and processing to provide knowledge, insights, forecasting, and prescriptions to improve overall business performance from dirt to doorstep.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Support design, implementation, and continuation of the organization's digital transformation (OPTIMUS), partnering closely with National's IT Solution Delivery Lead, National staff, and grower-owners
* Through curiosity and data science, identify opportunities to leverage data and improve its economic, competitive, and operational value for dirt to doorstep stakeholders
* Support collection, processing, modeling, and interpretation of data for crop/farm management use by both company and grower-owner stakeholders. This includes but is not limited to crop estimation, activities tracking, and management/cultural practices
Who You Are:
* Proficient interpersonal skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Comfortable presenting to small and large groups. Working one-on-one with growers
* Continuous improvement mindset with desire to improve professional skills and business activities. A desire to problem solve and build modeling to support business decisions
* Self-motivated and results driven. Capability of leading self and leading others, assume leadership roles. Work with team members
* Working knowledge of agronomic/viticutural principles and practices, including Precision Ag principles and solutions
* Knowledge in data analysis, model building, statistical analysis, machine learning
* Ability to work through challenging situations and resolve conflicts quickly and effectively
* Makes decisions that positively impact the current and future state of the cooperative
* Works relentlessly to overachieve, anticipate obstacles, and create plans to overcome them. Sets stretch goals and plans to achieve them
* Engages in healthy dialogue and makes decisions with cooperatives best interest in mind
What You'll Need:
* Bachelor's degree in: Agriculture, Precision/Digital Agriculture, Spatial Data, Computer/Data science, or related field(s)
* Experience 2-3 years of experience in Viticulture/Agriculture/Precision Ag
* Proven experience in data management design, planning, and implementation
* Problem analysis and problem resolution at both strategic, operational and functional levels
* Proficiency with: MS office, Access, SharePoint, ERSI ArcGIS, model building, data/statistical analysis, spatial data, programing languages (Python, R, SQL, etc)
What You'll Enjoy:
* Organization with a bold, clear purpose & vision for the future
* Inclusive Culture: Be a part of an inclusive workplace where you not only belong but also have the opportunity to be the best version of yourself
* Passionate Community: You are encouraged to have a voice, share your opinions, and have individual impact on the success of the business
* Hybrid work model: Flexible & collaborative work environment to maximize well-being & success
* Paid Time Off and Holidays: Available immediately for you to enjoy time away from the office to rest and recharge
* Paid Volunteer Time Off: 40 hours of paid volunteer time for all non-union employees
* Development & Advancement: Access to LinkedIn Learning as well as both formal and informal opportunities to develop and grow your career
* Compensation Package Consisting of Competitive Base Salary and Annual Incentive Plan (Bonus)
* 401K plan with Generous Company Match
* Flexible Benefits from your first day: Choose the benefits that meet your needs and preferences
* Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
* Health Savings Accounts
* Life and accident insurance
* Employee Assistance Programs
* Tuition reimbursement program
* Additional benefits available through Perks at Work
* Paid parental (and adoption) leave - Available after 12 months of employment
Welch's offers more than just a job - it's an opportunity to grow, innovate, and make a global impact with a passionate community.