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POSITION:
Research
Station Manager
Location: De Forest, Wisconsin
Thank you for your interest in
career opportunities with
Seminis. At Seminis, a division of Monsanto, we are
committed to recruiting and retaining the best individuals
through our team-oriented culture that encourages creativity,
decision-making, and entrepreneurial spirit. Seminis is the
largest developer, grower and marketer of fruit and vegetable
seeds in the world. We lead the development of hybrids that
improve nutrition, boost crop yields, limit spoilage and reduce
the need of chemicals. Research is the heart of Seminis and its
future as we are committed to consistently introducing
innovative products for our customers. It's amazing to consider
that improving human health, promoting environmental stewardship
and fostering greater economic growth for the agricultural
community can all start with something as small as a seed.
We seek a motivated candidate as our STATION MANAGER in De
Forest, Wisconsin, which is responsible for the day-to-day
operations at the research station. This role consults with
vegetable breeders and other site users to determine support
work to be done, prioritizes work and sees that it is
accomplished. The Manager is also responsible for overseeing
field, greenhouse and facility staff both on and off station to
effectively manage assets and resources by providing services
and supplies to meet objectives/milestones.
The core areas of responsibility this position are as follows:
I.
Safety
- Provide assistance and arrange for resources to promote
safety while leading the safety programs at the site;
supports all employees in their ownership of the safety
programs; maintains site compliance with permitting,
regulations (EPA, USDA, etc.) and records documentation.
II. Human resources
- Hire, train and supervise full and part time station
support staff. Champion continuous improvement plans for
site support staff including training, development and
promotion. Follows DPR (Development Performance & Rewards)
processes completing mid and year-end reviews and Personal
Development Plans while establishing a culture based on the
Monsanto Pledge.
III. Agronomic Expertise
- Assist in developing new methods of conducting research
tasks to improve quality and efficiency. Keep abreast of new
developments to improve insect, weed, disease and crop
culture over present recommendations.
IV. Supply Management
- Acquire and maintain adequate facilities and equipment to
accomplish company goals; locate and rent appropriate yield
trial land while meeting budget forecasts.
The successful candidate will
possess:
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Bachelor's degree in an Ag related field
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5+ years
related experience and/or training with significant people
and project management experience or equivalent combination
of education and experience
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Extensive
working knowledge of site management, including but not
limited to facilities operations with knowledge of vegetable
farming practices
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Experience in greenhouse operations preferred
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People
leadership experience with effective interpersonal
communication and management skills
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Capability to work with people in such a manner as to build
high morale and group commitments to goals and objectives
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Building,
machine and equipment repair and maintenance knowledge
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Effective
verbal and written communication skills, basic computer
skills (Word, Excel, e-mail
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Budget
preparation and management
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Ability
to master other software such as SAP and facilities
maintenance programs
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Some
travel is required
Desired
skills:
- This
individual must have foresight and take the initiative to
accomplish necessary tasks.
- Have the ability to adapt to quickly changing direction
and priorities.
- Be results oriented, completing tasks in a timely manner.
- Possess or have the ability to obtain a Pesticide
Applicators license and have a valid Wisconsin - - Drivers
license.
- Knowledge of greenhouses and greenhouse culture a plus.
At Seminis,
we offer a highly comp. salary & benefits package with career
development opportunities!
Apply
online at the Career website
www.monsanto.com and
select req. #mons-00008954
Monsanto is an EOE.
We value diversity.
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