Seed Production Manager Ogden

Essential Job Functions

• Manage the planning, planting and harvesting of proprietary seed production in assigned region.
• Manage and organize contract cooperators and other necessary parties involved in conducting seed production.
• Document accurate and detailed notes of agricultural practices.
• Provide training, manage performance of and supervise employees, including contract labor, to ensure tasks are completed correctly.
• Closely interact and communicate with counterparts at other research stations in order to implement innovations and new techniques.
• Provide input regarding budgets for capital projects, and manage projects as needed.
• Provide and create detailed data reports on a regular basis to breeding and station groups.
• Operate and assist with repair and maintenance of all farm and research equipment, buildings and grounds.
• Perform seed activities including but not limited to planting, assembling structures, maintaining plots, pollinating, selfing, rogueing and data collection, harvesting, processing.
• Provide assistance in field activities such as planting, thinning, weeding, irrigation, notes and data recording.
• Perform general maintenance and cleaning or sanitation tasks.
• Ensure Company handbook, Rules Guidelines and Procedures and safety policies are followed and personal protective equipment is used correctly.
• Travel and/or drive on behalf of the business.
• Meet attendance requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or equivalent in agronomy, agriculture, biology or related field, or 4 years related knowledge and extensive experience
• Knowledge and experience with field equipment and farm machinery.
• Demonstrated strong computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% to local, regional and international locations.
• Ability to work variable hours including occasional weekends as required by the business.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to obtain CDL.
• Must have or be able to obtain Pesticide Applicator License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience in seed and crop production.
• Strong mechanical and welding skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team with flexibility.
• Demonstrated excellent organizational and communication skills with consistent attention to detail.