Lead Seed Agronomist
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Job Location:
Plover, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 81600 - 108900
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title: Lead Seed Agronomist
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID:40006
In every role McCainers are ambitious curious and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences together.
With a customer-first mindset we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role.
The Lead Seed Agronomist is responsible for assisting in building agronomic strategies to drive quality improvements for our seed growers. The incumbent will work with regional seed growers McCain internal stakeholders and research organizations to monitor and drive seed quality improvements with McCain varieties.
Ideal candidates will have natural leadership talent with the ability to leverage seed potato production knowledge into proven results for McCains growers. The Lead Seed Agronomist position may be based in one of the following McCain regions: Easton Maine or Plover Wisconsin reporting directly to the Seed Agronomy and Variety Research Manager.
What youll be doing.
Potato Production and Extension Management
Develop and enact regional agronomy plans (field and storage) to improve and secure seed potato supply in assigned regions.
Lead potato seed research projects and seed grower extension
Develop innovative methods to monitor and manage seed crop performance in-field and storage
Use modern technological methods to develop recommendations which guide McCains growers in producing high-quality seed
Drive grower engagement in developing holistic agricultural practices in their operations aimed at improving long-term production stability and profitability.
Develop crop plans aimed at improving yield and maintaining quality in storage through focused extension support. Maintain accountability of plans to targeted objectives.
Maintain regional seed agronomy 3rd party relationships (industry and academic) ensuring McCain is at the forefront of the latest agronomic and technical solutions.
Establish and maintain quality standards for data on winter grow-out and post-harvest evaluations.
Support McCain Seed Operations team with agronomic analytics to guide variety and volume placement among seed growers.
Champion safe operations and behaviors in work every day with McCain employees and with our growers
Professional Development
Engage in continuous learning opportunities to develop skills and knowledge of potato production.
Be an engaged and energetic team member supporting fellow Agriculture team members and company objectives.
Be the face of McCain Agriculture: Represent McCain Foods as a leader in the potato industry.
What youll need to be successful.
Emphasis on strong practical experience in full cycle/generation seed potato production is critical including storage.
Must have a strong ability to connect and communicate with McCains grower partners.
A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural science. Masters degree in related emphasis of study preferred.
Must have strong soft skills capable of influencing people and leading projects effectively.
Strong analytical capabilities including extensive knowledge using modern technologies and applications for the collection analysis and interpretation of agronomic data.
Must be able to keep self and others on track with objectives; time management and prioritization are key skills.
This position is most suited to an individual who demonstrates strong leadership skills and has the desire and ability to contribute and grow within the McCain Foods North America organization.
A strong bias towards workplace safety both for McCain employees and our grower partners.
Ability to travel across the border throughout North America (up to 50% travel)
Certificates Licenses & Registrations
Valid drivers license.
Professional Agrologist Certification (or ability to obtain).
Certified McCain Agronomist (CMA) certification required within two years of hire.
Work environment.
This role operates primarily in agricultural field environments including potato fields and storage facilities with periodic office work. Conditions may include exposure to moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather.
The position requires the ability to:
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 may be exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humidoutdoorconditions. Employeeswillbe requiredto perform duties in an agricultural setting to include potato fields and potatostorages.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee isfrequentlyrequired to use hands and fingers tooperatea computer keyboard mouse and telephone touchscreenand talk or hear. Requires visual acuity to focus on desktop and/or laptop computerscreen. Requires standing and sitting for prolonged periods of timetalkingand heavy lifting isrequired(40lbs).
- Scheduled work timesmay fluctuate seasonally related to farming cycles especially during planting and are a global company musthave willingness to occasionally modifywork dayto accommodate global meeting schedules.
About McCain.
Click hereto learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.
Leadership principles.
At McCain our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers collaborate as a team and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs driving innovation empowering people and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience.
We are McCain.This statement is a testament to our collective strength and individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here youll find opportunities to learn grow and thrive. Join us and experience why were better together.
Compensation Package:$81600.00 - $108900.00 . USD annually Bonus eligibility
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience skill set education and training and other organizational needs.
Benefits: At McCain were on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do every day. We understand and appreciate that each persons needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical dental vision prescription drug) retirement savings benefits and leave support including medical family and bereavement. Well-being programsinclude vacation and holidays company-supported volunteering time and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us and were here to provide you with the necessary resourcesto support you in being your best self at work and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) please let us knowand we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us you agree that this will be handled in accordance with McCains Global Privacy Policyand Global Employee Privacy Policy as applicable. You can understand how your personal information is being handledhere.
Job Family:Agriculture
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About Company
McCain Foods | Our purpose - 'Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food'. We supply delicious frozen French fries, potato specialties, and appetizers to retail and foodservice customers around the globe.
