Station Manager

Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead and manage GDM’s corn and soybean Operations & Testing teams at assigned sites.
• Champion the standardization of protocols, methodologies, and best practices to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives.
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of all field activities, providing regular updates to internal stakeholders.
• Design and implement benchmarking strategies to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and support a comprehensive strategy for research equipment utilization and safety.
• Promote collaboration and team cohesion among Station Managers and Research Associates.
• Manage operational (OPEX) and capital (CAPEX) budgets or allocated resources to achieve site and regional objectives.
• Champion the GDM Mission, Vision, Values in Breeding Operations and Research organizations.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop team members to build a high-performing workforce.
• Ensures adherence to all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and safety protocols.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Deep understanding of corn and soybean operations, with a proven ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Strong leadership and team development skills to build high-performing teams.
• Foster a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement to meet targets within budget and on schedule.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams to drive alignment and achieve shared goals.
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, agility, and continuous improvement.
• Proficient in managing multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in managing large datasets and using data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Spotfire).
• Ability to hold team members accountable while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, with the ability to lead by example and instill safe work practices across teams.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in agronomy or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in corn and soybean research management, or 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Proven expertise in leading teams and managing research operations.
• Significant experience in field data collection, analysis, and data visualization tools (Tableau, Spotfire).
• Must have valid driver’s license and meet MVR Requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise and oversee performance Research Associates and seasonal workers.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new employees.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 65 lbs.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.