Field Operations Manager

Description

The Field Operations Manager has direct responsibility for all activities that occur within location seed production fields, while also directly supervising seed harvest operations at the facility.  They are responsible for working with seed growers to maximize the number of finished units produced that also meet all quality specifications.  Other responsibilities include:

• Hires and supervises temporary & seasonal employees.   Also provides daily supervision of full-time employees working within field processes.
• Assist the Location Manager with employee reviews.
• Ensures safe work environment and implements company safety programs
• Ensures accurate collection of silk and pollen data and uses the data as a tool to ensure product integrity.
• Implementing Remington QMS program within area of responsibility
• Utilize pesticides as needed to protect the yield potential of the seed crop
• Operating field and harvest operations within location budget.  Assists Location Manager in developing annual budget.
• Initiating problem solving to improve location performance as needs arise
• Ensuring that all field equipment is maintained properly to minimize in-season downtime
• Monitoring stored bulk seed to ensure that seed quality is maintained.  Aerates bins as necessary.
• Ensuring compliance with the Worker Protection Standard and the Migrant & Seasonal Labor Protection Act (as applicable).

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

Remington Seeds is an equal opportunity employer.