Job Summary
Ensure the production function and technical monitoring of farms.
Responsibilities Include
Production Program :
Participate in the definition of the production policy on the farms and ensure its implementation.
Study and forecast the evolution of production means and techniques
Propose the investments necessary for the development of farms and ensure the improvement of their production
Optimizing the use of means of production
Propose to senior management the launch of new crop varieties
Supervise phytosanitary treatment
Ensure that production targets are met within the expected time frame
Validate the purchase orders of material and the technical specifications of the purchased products
Provide technical support to crop managers
Write service notes and work instructions for farm managers
Improve productivity by maintaining a favorable social climate, training staff, finding new production methods and the most suitable solutions
Minimize production costs
Contribute to the development of production schedules taking into account sales forecasts
Ensure compliance with the management system and quality procedures
Ensure continuous improvement of the quality management system
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
Ability to :
Mastery of Microsoft office tools
Excellent oral skills in English
Management
Business spirit
Flexibility in managing competing priorities
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
Bac + 2 / + 5 school of agronomy
Minimum 5 years in a similar position
Bilingual in Spanish / English
Experience in agricultural industry, preferred
Travel Requirements
Ability to travel 90 percent of the time local domestic ranch to ranch
