Agronomic production manager

“WE BUILD TRUST WITH FARMERS AROUND THE WORLD BY SUPPORTING THEM TO SUSTAINABLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND FLAVOR OF THEIR PRODUCTION.” HM.CLAUSE is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an international agricultural co‑operative founded and managed by farmers. HM.CLAUSE specializes in breeding, production, and sale of vegetable seeds. From the world market to the farmer’s market, we collaborate with our customers to deliver solutions for today’s agricultural challenges and produce high‑quality vegetable seeds for the future. Our global team of experts and state‑of‑the‑art research facilities enable us to work side‑by‑side with growers to provide regionally relevant and reliable vegetable seeds. If our mission resonates with your passion, we look forward to your application. Responsible and knowledgeable of all stages of seed production and the associated agronomic practices. Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with area seed producers. Contract seed crops with area growers to meet company release quantity and quality. Work with Parent Seed Manager to produce the quantity and quality of Foundation and Stock seed released for open‑field isolations. Assist in the development of the operating budget. Assist the grower with crop management, protection, and quality issues. Assist and support field production functions, genetic maintenance, including shipping and receiving when applicable. Complete all necessary applications and reports and submit to the Idaho Department of Agriculture and respective counties, i.e.: phytosanitary applications. Regularly visit production sites and implement production technologies ensuring the producers deliver the contracted quantity and quality of seed. Work with the Parent Seed Manager and the Parent Seed Production Rep to help supervise the planting, rounding and harvesting of the species involved for open‑field isolations as requested. What we expect of you To be considered, you will need: BS Agriculture related degree or minimum of 10 years of experience in vegetable seed production. Strong understanding of regional crop production practices. Ability to read and write in English. Ability to operate a Windows‑based computer system and internal software systems. Your benefits and working environment The rewards of working here: You join an expert team of innovators and creators that collaborate with farmers around the world to sustainably enhance the taste and quality of healthy food. Our goal is to form teams that inspire and learn from each other as they work to elevate our products from seed to table. We recognize our employees as our most valued resource and work to create an atmosphere that is supportive, healthy, and progressive. We promote an environment of wellness and well-being and hybrid schedules when it is appropriate for the position. It is an important and expanding piece of our local and global mission for Diversity & Inclusion programs and support groups in the corporate world. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be driving cars, trucks, forklifts, or other equipment. This position will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee may need to walk on uneven ground, work near equipment or machinery, and may be exposed to vibration or constant movement. The noise level that is typical of this work environment is loud. #J-18808-Ljbffr