Agricultural Supervisor- Othello, WA

Kws Saat Ag; Othello (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401k with match

Flexible paid-time-off (PTO)

Professional training and development

Job summary

KWS Seeds LLC in Washington state is seeking an Agricultural Supervisor to oversee and direct seed production activities, ensuring high yields and clean, compliant operations. The role involves planning agronomic strategies, managing field records in SAP, and coordinating seasonal labor across multiple shifts.

Essential qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related field, strong technical skills, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct agricultural activities to ensure high yielding seed productions.
• Establish strong relationships with seed growers and oversee pesticide applications per regulations.
• Develop and maintain Washington agronomic seed production plans and apply learnings from each season.
• Monitor field activities and maintain accurate documentation.
• Plan seasonal operations and manage temporary labor and shifts.
• Support capital planning initiatives and manage experimental seed programs.

Skills

Technical skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or comparable in agriculture or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

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KWS Seeds LLC is looking for a permanent full-time Agricultural Supervisor in Othello, WA !

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.

WE OFFER:

• A salary between $65,000 to $75,000. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made
• Pension plan
• 401k with matchFlexible paid-time-off (PTO)
• Professional training and development opportunities

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. Travel 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 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.
Further information: https://www.kws.com/corp/en/careers/ . Follow us on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/company/kwsgroup/ .
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