Operations Specialist- Crop Management

Job Description
The purpose of Operations Specialist Crop Management is to support the different breeding projects in delivering on project goals by running the greenhouse and open field crop management operations and supervising a crew of third-party contract labor.
Manage all the growing management-agronomy programs in greenhouse and open field at Nampa site. Continuously improving cultural practices, introducing new technologies and processes for effective and qualitative delivery of Vegetables Seeds Development various crop portfolio.
Responsible for operation and maintenance of greenhouses, greenhouse controls, field control and seed research equipment.
The Operations Specialist Crop Management is responsible for all activities within cultivation and plant handling from preparing the soil until harvest of seeds to secure operational delivery in line with expectations of requestors. This role is also responsible for scouting, spraying and using fertilizers, including the administration.
Follow and apply all HSE (Health, Safety, &
Environment) and Stewardship practices, as well as to provide support to site management with the functional activities of a research facility.
Accountabilities
Directly manage the crop cultivation activities with responsibilities for irrigation, fertilization programs, growing and climate management, and pest management.
Function as an integral member of the site Operations Team by participating in all in-scope activities, including agronomic activities, maintenance of equipment and facilities, documentation, and training.
Directly manage the production of seedlings with responsibilities of deadlines, quality and protocols.
Participate in research and process-improvement projects related to the growing of vegetables crops portfolio.
Managing, coaching and training of third-party contract labor to ensure accurate results are achieved. Monitoring performance indicators for third-party contract labor.
On-call for greenhouse emergencies or unscheduled work based on business needs or weather conditions (including weekends).
Performing all tasks and behaving in a manner compliant with and in support of all safety and stewardship related company policies and practices, including completing all required company training courses and attending local safety meetings.
Effectively communicating on a daily basis with peers, breeding teams and supervisor regarding the status of projects and work activities.
Participate in research and process-improvement projects related to the growing and breeding of vegetable varieties.