The Hollar operations specialist is responsible for the management of functional and operational activities at the Rocky Ford site.
Duties:
- Effectively lead seed production programs in breeder seed foundation seed and stock seed production and maintenance.
- Management of stock seed inventory. Maintaining ideal Quantity for commercial seed production Assuring Seed Quality and Attending to the Right Timing.
- Effectively leading the of seed production research activities at the site in a timely accurate and costeffective way to deliver a healthy product pipeline.
- Improving processes and driving adoption of new technologies in daily operations to bring the highest quality products to market in an efficient safe and environmentally sound manner. Exploring seed production technologies to develop innovative methods at Hollar.
- Infrastructure and rolling stock maintenance capital improvements and quality operations for the site.
- Develop new processes for overall seed storage and inventory organization including treating packing.
- Executing purity checks through growout trials over the summer.
- Assist in HSE management.
Qualifications :
- High school diploma.
- AS or BS college degree in an agriculturerelated field is preferred (Seed Technology Horticulture Plant Sciences Breeding Agronomy).
- MS degree in agronomy or biology with a good understanding of agriculture crop management and breeding principles is a plus.
- Experience related to plant science or horticulture is preferred.
- Thorough understanding of farm enterprise processes and sufficient knowledge to identify the critical issues and engage effectively with people to solve problems.
- Training or experience in one or more of the following areas: vegetable crop production seed multiplication agricultural quality assurance seed technology plant breeding or plant pathology.
- Knowledge of activitybased costing and basic accounting principles.
- All applicants must be eligible to work in the US without visa support.
- Self motivated 3 experience in the seed industry or Agriculture (vegetable experience preferred).
Additional Information :
Salary for this role is $92000 $138000 per year.
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion promotes professional development and strives for a worklife balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
- Full Benefit Package (Medical Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
- 401k plan with company match Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
- Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Maternity and Paternity Leave Education Assistance Wellness Programs Corporate Discounts among other benefits.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime