Agricultural Supervisor- Othello, WA

KWS SAAT SE; Othello (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KWS SAAT SE in Washington state seeks a Field Operations Supervisor to oversee seed production activities, ensure accurate field maps, and document SAP records in line with SOPs.

You will build relationships with seed growers, drive agronomic decisions, plan seasonal labor, supervise shifts, and travel as needed to support production across sites while maintaining compliance and safety. This role requires a Bachelors degree in agriculture, strong technical skills, and a valid drivers license.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or comparable with concentration in agriculture or related field.
• Strong technical skills.
• Valid drivers license.

Responsibilities

• 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 SOPs.
• Establish and maintain relationships with seed growers; drive agronomic decisions by issuing grower requisitions and overseeing pesticide applications in compliance with regulations.
• Develop, maintain, and improve Washington agronomic seed production plans, incorporating learnings from each production season.
• Monitor and track field activities throughout the growing season, ensuring documentation.
• Plan and manage seasonal operations determining temporary labor requirements, assign workloads, and lead multiple shifts.
• Travel on behalf of the business.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Valid drivers license

Education

Bachelors Degree in Agriculture or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

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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.

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About KWS

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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