Agricultural Supervisor- Othello, WA

KWS Group; Othello (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KWS Seeds, LLC in Washington (Othello) is seeking a professional to oversee seed production activities, manage field operations, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will coordinate growers, supervise labor, and maintain accurate SAP documentation while supporting capital planning and experimental seed programs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in agriculture, strong technical skills, and a valid driver’s license, with flexibility for regional travel and rotating shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in agriculture or related field is required.
• Strong technical skills and problem-solving abilities are required.
• Valid driver’s license is required for field travel and vehicle operation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and document field isolations for seed production and maintain SAP records.
• Coordinate pesticide applications and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Develop and improve Washington agronomic seed production plans.
• Monitor field activities and maintain thorough documentation.
• Plan seasonal operations and manage temporary labor and shifts.
• Travel for business as required and support other departments as needed.
• Ensure safety policies and PPE usage and participate in supervisor dialogues.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Requisition ID16986-Posted10/27/2026-Othello- Fields of Work (1) -Professional/Associate-Up to 25%-Onsite

Field of Work:Seed Production,
Location:Othello
Legal Entity:KWS Seeds, LLC
Contract Type: Regular
Is Full Time:
Job ID: 16986

SUMMARY/PURPOSE:

Oversee and direct agricultural activities to ensure high yielding, pure seed productions while utilizing resources effectively and efficiently.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Identify, secure, and document field isolations for seed production; oversee transplanting and harvesting activities, ensuring accurate completion of field maps and SAP records in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with seed growers to ensure clear understanding of expectations and contractual compliance. Drive agronomic decisions by issuing grower requisitions and overseeing pesticide applications in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve Washington agronomic seed production plans, incorporating learnings from each production season.
• Monitor and track field activities throughout the growing season, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely documentation.
• Confirm correct quantities, identification numbers and planting locations in SAP and other programs as needed.
• Plan and manage seasonal operations determining temporary labor requirements, assign workloads, and lead multiple shifts throughout the processing year.
• Support Washington capital planning initiatives, including scope definition and project execution.
• Manage experimental hybrid seed production programs to achieve targeted yield and quality outcomes.
• Provide support to other departments as needed, including seed production field maintenance and steck nursery planting.
• Conduct Employee Supervisor Dialogues annually with direct reports.
• Ensure Company handbook, Rules, Guidelines, Procedures and safety policies are followed and personal protective equipment is used correctly.
• Travel and/or drive on behalf of the business.
• Meet attendance requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or comparable with concentration in agriculture or related field.
• Strong technical skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous supervisory experience.
• 3+ years experience in agriculture and crop management experience.
• SAP experience.
• Demonstrated experience operating, loading and driving a loaded trailer.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Must wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as needed. Work in high and precarious places and able to cover multiple areas including staircases safely and quickly. Able to work in varied environmental conditions (loud, hot, cold, dusty, damp, etc.). Flexibility to work rotating shifts as needed (including weekend, night shift, and holidays). Ability to work individually and within a team setting. T ravel could exceed 30,000/year, which will involve driving a vehicle and travel to other production areas 3 to 4 weeks per year, which will involve over nights.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

About KWS

KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies and employs around 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seeds for sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflowers. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods and invests a significant amount in research and development.

At KWS, diversity is not just a value; it is an essential part of our success. Breeding resilient crops requires diversity; likewise, our strength comes from the diversity of our teams. Whatever your background or identity is, we invite you to join us.

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