Assistant Plant Manager

Nutrien; Carrot River; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien Ag Solutions in Canada is seeking a seed operations supervisor to manage production plans, coordinate branch and seed plant activities, and ensure quality compliance. You will lead staff, work with growers and suppliers, and help meet financial and service objectives.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Plant Management and Product Line teams, overseeing import/export, inventory, and distribution while maintaining regulatory standards and safety.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in agri‑business seed or related customer service preferred.
• University degree in Agriculture, Business Administration or Commerce preferred.
• Must possess a minimum Class 5 driver’s license.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Solid understanding of the Canadian Seed Institute and Canadian Seeds Act and Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production plans with forage seed growers, forecasts, product placement, and seed plant cleaning guidance.
• Support the supervision of daily branch and plant operations, including receiving, processing, storage, distribution, shipping, housekeeping, and customer service activities.
• Lead, coordinate, and schedule staff activities to ensure operational effectiveness, productivity, and customer service excellence.
• Support the management of the seed plant operation to achieve objectives while balancing needs of Seed Division, retail business, and third‑party customers.
• Collaborate with Plant Management, Product Line Managers, Production teams and stakeholders to develop processing, cleaning, inventory, logistics, shipping, receiving plans.
• Coordinate import and export activities for seed products, ensuring regulatory requirements are met.
• Maintain compliance with seed regulations, industry standards, corporate policies, EHS requirements, and QA programs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, seed growers, suppliers, and other business partners to support objectives.
• Develop and implement seed production programs, production contracts, production plans, and sales forecasts in collaboration with stakeholders.

Skills

Staff management

Relationship building

Seed industry knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Driver's license

Regulatory compliance

Education

University degree in Agriculture/Business

Job description

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full‑acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; Proven®Seed and Dyna‑Gro®Seed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world‑class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien and Nutrien Ag Solutions.

What You'll Do

• Model our core value of safety by enabling a culture in which you are actively contributing to a safe work environment
• Develop and implement production plans with forage seed growers, developing forecasts, product placement, and seed plant cleaning guidance
• Support the supervision of daily branch and plant operations, including receiving, processing, storage, distribution, shipping, housekeeping, and customer service activities
• Lead, coordinate, and schedule staff activities to ensure operational effectiveness, productivity, and customer service excellence
• Support the management of the seed plant operation to achieve financial, operational, quality, and service objectives while balancing the needs of the Seed Division, retail business, and third-party customers
• Analyze operational processes, quality metrics, market trends, and customer requirements to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, operational efficiency, asset utilization, and business growth
• Evaluate seed quality results, provide recommendations regarding product disposition, and ensure seed products meet established quality specifications and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with Plant Management, Product Line Managers, Production teams, and other stakeholders to develop and execute processing, cleaning, inventory, logistics, shipping, receiving, and product return plans
• Coordinate import and export activities for seed products, ensuring all documentation and regulatory requirements are met
• Maintain compliance with seed regulations, industry standards, corporate policies, environmental, health and safety requirements, and quality assurance programs
• Manage inventory, warehousing, and asset utilization to ensure efficient storage, accessibility, stock accuracy, loss prevention, and effective inventory risk management
• Monitor commodity inventory price risk, industry purchases, and carrying costs to support profitability objectives
• Review third-party processing accounts and transactions to ensure accurate billing and timely payment collection
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, seed growers, suppliers, genetic providers, and other business partners to support strategic and financial objectives
• Provide guidance on product pricing, discounts, allocations, purchase orders, and logistics activities within established guidelines
• Develop and implement seed production programs, production contracts, production plans, and sales forecasts in collaboration with key stakeholders
• Lead and support strategic projects, including planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder communication
• Monitor market conditions, industry trends, competitive activity, and customer needs, providing recommendations and action plans to support business objectives
• Maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders to ensure awareness of product requirements, operational priorities, and business objectives
• Represent the organization at industry events, trade shows, planning meetings, and customer engagements while promoting a positive company image and professional relationships
• Other duties as required

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in agri‑business seed and/or other related customer service function preferred
• University degree in Agriculture, Business Administration or Commerce preferred
• Must possess a minimum Class 5 driver’s license
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts
• Solid understanding of the agricultural seed business/commercial seed treating business
• Basic knowledge and understanding of ISO and AWSA requirements and procedures
• Working understanding of branch operation and equipment
• Solid knowledge and understanding of the Canadian Seed Institute and Canadian Seeds Act and Regulations

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Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

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