Farm Mgr, Innovation
Champaign, IL - USA
Job Summary
Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purposeFeeding the Future is the reason we come to work each day. Were guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.
Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26000 employees we operate a world-class network of production distribution and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers needs and strive to provide a more profitable sustainable and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.
The Innovation Farm Manager will manage all aspects of agronomic practices required for crop production and the showcasing of agronomic product and service solutions. As an Innovation Farm Manager they will be responsible for collaborating with other farm managers product management technical services sustainability digital and sales to demonstrate new products services and integrated solutions.
What Youll Do:
- Execute and maintain agronomic and whole acre demonstrations that showcase the power and efficacy of integrated solutions that solve key grower challenges
- Collect and manage dataincluding tissue samples scouting observations soil samples and demonstration resultswithin companyapproved shared systems
- Provide written weekly indepth reporting on farm operations accomplishments and forwardlooking plans to support alignment and decisionmaking
- Assist in development of well-defined SOPs for all aspects of the farm operations including general production practices fertility application and all other aspects of the operation
- Manage internal and external labor as needed to complete all tasks required during an annual cycle
- Clearly define and communicate duties responsibilities authority and expectations to direct reports
- Assist with set up and execution of onsite training events
- Leverage digital agronomy solutions and agronomic sales programs on the innovation
- Develop first-hand experience on machine enabled agronomy (i.e. latest precision equipment and digital technology)
- Lead tours of the innovation farm for stakeholders and community members
- Model our core value of safety by leading and enabling a culture in which you and your team are actively contributing to a safe work environment
- Ensure compliance by maintaining all necessary UAS credentials and certifications for application use
- Other duties as required
What Youll Bring:
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree; experience in lieu of degree considered
- Agricultural-based degree desired
- 8 years of related experience
- Including 2 or more years of experience managing people
- Experience with farm management systems (Echelon QGIS etc.)
- Excellent time management skills
Preferred Education and Experience:
- 5 years of relevant management experience in vocational agriculture or a combination of supervisory education and work experience
- Willingness to travel including to market areas in other states
- Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)
Required Skills:
Knowledge (theoretical or practical understanding of a subject)
- Prepare and maintain land to support agronomic needs of corn and soybean production as well as other potential crops
- Obtain and maintain required permits licenses and other regulatory documentation for farm and crop operations
Skills (proficiencies developed through training or experience)
- Execute and maintain agronomic and whole-acre demonstrations
- Document insights and collaborate with Innovation Farm teams to share knowledge and techniques
Abilities (qualities of being able to do something)
- Collaborate with other farm managers and across the business
- Establish an agronomic network internally and externally
- Host internal and external groups and field days throughout the year
Compensation & Benefits:
The salary range for this role Champaign IL is between $$96000 - 150000. While we provide this range as general guidance several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including but not limited to candidate skill set experience and training licensure and certifications work location and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.
We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical dental vision coverage and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per addition we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.
In addition to base pay this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee. Details will be discussed through the application process.
This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the companys good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience skills education location and other job-related reasons. Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.
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About Company
Nutrien is a leading crop inputs and services provider that is helping to safely and sustainably feed a growing world.