Production Manager - Rubus

Fall Creek®; Región Valles; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Fall Creek® is seeking a Production Manager - Rubus for on-site work in Ahualulco de Mercado, Jalisco, Mexico. The role focuses on producing Rubus plants and root blocks, ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality material to meet commercial goals.

The candidate will develop production plans with Planning and Commercial teams, manage agronomic strategies, and maintain accurate ERP records while coordinating with Logistics and EHS to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of Rubus plant production experience.
• Advanced business English proficiency.
• Knowledge of plant physiology and plant pathology.
• Basic knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Rubus production plan with Planning and Commercial teams.
• Lead agronomic management across all Rubus production stages.
• Maintain ERP inventory records for vegetative material, in-process plants, and finished plants.
• Coordinate with Commercial and Logistics teams for plant delivery and shipping planning.
• Ensure safety, health, and environmental regulations compliance.
• Support continuous improvement to reduce costs and improve plant quality.

Skills

Advanced English

Plant physiology

Plant pathology

ERP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, Horticulture, Biology, or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Job description

We’re a US-based company with a keen focus on blueberry genetics, plants, and grower support delivered to the world’s premier blueberry growers. From our humble beginnings in Lowell, Oregon more than 40 years ago, we now also have wholly-owned nurseries in Mexico, Peru, Spain, South Africa, Netherlands, and China.

Our mission is to serve the growers and to support the blueberry industry, helping to ensure growers maximize success through our delivery of the best genetics and plants, technical know-how and global market intelligence.

POSITION NAME: Production Manager - Rubus. This position is based in Ahualulco de Mercado, Jalisco Mexico.

This position is responsible for the production of Rubus plants and root blocks, ensuring commercial production goals are met by delivering exceptional-quality Rubus plants on time.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Participates in developing and executing the Rubus production plan in coordination with Planning and Commercial teams.
• Leads agronomic management strategies across all Rubus production stages, including plant production and root blocks used for propagation.
• Ensures ERP inventory records are updated for vegetative material, plants in process, and finished plants, maintaining accurate traceability.
• Participates in customer visits, technical visits, and other production-related events.
• Monitors Rubus production processes at third-party nurseries.
• Oversees the execution of the assigned budget and the responsible use of available resources.
• Collaborates with EHS to ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Promotes a positive work environment aligned with Fall Creek’s values.
• Coordinates with Commercial and Logistics teams to ensure proper plant delivery and shipping planning.
• Prepares and submits monthly productivity reports to Operations Management.
• Carries out special projects and other assigned duties.
• Maintains the confidentiality of production processes and protects Fall Creek’s intellectual and physical property.
• Ensures production-related procedures and documentation remain up to date.
• Promotes continuous improvement initiatives that enhance plant quality and reduce operating costs.
• Participates in production planning meetings, production meetings, and coordination meetings with Human Resources and EHS.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, Horticulture, Biology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Rubus plant production.
• Advanced business English proficiency.
• Knowledge of plant physiology and plant pathology.
• Basic knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or similar).