Agronomy Field Representative

Sensient Technologies Asia Pacific Pte Ltd; Pavia; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensient Technologies Asia Pacific Pte Ltd is seeking a Field Manager to coordinate with botanical colorant contract growers in the Philippines. The role is based in Iloilo or other PH locations, with up to 75% travel across the region.

You will work with Sensient’s agronomy team to implement standardized practices from seed to harvest and to maximize yield for botanical colorants. The ideal candidate has a BS in agriculture, 5+ years of farming experience, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• College degree in agriculture or related field.
• 5+ years in agriculture with farm management experience.
• Owns a valid driver’s license and can drive to remote farms.
• Ability to work independently and interact with farmers across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sensient’s agronomy team.
• Conduct soil and water testing and farm record keeping.
• Visit contract farms across the region regularly.
• Monitor pests and diseases and recommend controls.
• Develop farming practices to maximize yield and pigment production.
• Write timely field reports.
• Ensure SQF compliance across operations.

Skills

Agriculture experience

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Driver's license

Independent worker

Cross-cultural

Team player

Education

BS in agriculture

Tools

GPS positioning

Farm machinery

Job description

Sensient Food Colors is a global leader in the development and manufacture of food colors for use throughout the world.The Field Manager role will coordinate with botanical colorant contract growers in the Philippines. The Field Manager will be based out of in any of these locations: Calabarzon, Iloilo, Palawan and General Santos City. The Field Manager will be a member of Sensient Agronomy team to accomplish the duties specified below.

MAIN OBJECTIVES:

Manages contract farming relationships in the region

Implements standardized Sensient agronomic practices across all farms from seed to post-harvest to maximize yield in terms of pigmentation and harvest output

What you will do:

Collaborate with Sensient’s agronomy team

Implements soil and water testing, GPS-positioning, and standardized farm record keeping across all contract farms

Conducts regular farm visits across the region

Implements germplasm adaptation trials, preliminary and advanced yield trials of breeding materials across the region

Monitors for insects, weeds, diseases and abiotic stresses and recommends appropriate prophylactic and curative recommendations

Develops innovative farming practices for optimum yield and pigment production of botanical colorants

Works with other regional agronomists, consultants, academics and other researchers

Writes timely and accurate field reports

Amenable to 75% domestic travel

What you will bring:

College level/BS degree (preferably in agriculture and related fields)

5+ years of experience in agriculture

Experience with farms, familiarity with farm management, various farming practices including organic and conventional, and knowledge and experience in farm machinery and equipment

Owns a valid driver’s license and demonstrated ability to drive a truck to remote farms

Analytical and decision-making skills

Local language and some English proficiency

Ability to work independently

Effective team player and ability to interact effectively with farmers

Ability to work across diverse cultures

SQF RESPONSIBILITY:

Ensure the highest level of commitment to Safe Quality Food (SQF) in order to provide assurance that all products have been produced, prepared and handled according to the highest possible standards.

ABOUT SENSIENT COLORS:

Sensient Color Group is a leading developer, producer and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a central role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products. The Color Group is located in St. Louis, Missouri.

ABOUT SENSIENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and fragrances. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands. Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

As a dynamic and diversified global leader, we offer an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package. For more information, visit our website athttp://www.sensient.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and fragrances. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands. Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

With global operations in 71 locations in 31 countries, Sensient has built a corporate culture that incorporates expertise from regions around the world. We have customers in 150 countries. Over a decade, Sensient has grown from a domestic food company to a world-leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of sophisticated color, flavor, and fragrance systems.

Our Philippine facility, located in Biñan, Laguna, serves as the company's production, technical and applications, and service center for the dynamic Philippine market. The site, which is an accredited Silliker Gold standard included stringent procedures and documentation for, but not limited to, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and HACCP, includes its own warehouse, office, and applications laboratories.

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and fragrances. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, inkjet and specialty inks and colors, display imaging chemicals, and other specialty chemicals. The company's customers include major international manufacturers representing some of the world's best-known brands, as well as up-and-coming dynamic manufacturers.

With global operations in 71 locations in 31 countries, Sensient has built a corporate culture that incorporates expertise from regions around the world. We have customers in 150 countries. Over a decade, Sensient has grown from a domestic food company to a world-leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of sophisticated color, flavor, and fragrance systems.

Our Philippine facility, located in Biñan, Laguna, serves as the company's production, technical and applications, and service center for the dynamic Philippine market. The site, which is an accredited Silliker Gold standard included stringent procedures and documentation for, but not limited to, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and HACCP, includes its own warehouse, office, and applications laboratories.