Seed Production Supervisor: Field & Agronomy Lead

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

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.