Field Supervisor Maize Seed Genetic Improvement - San Miguel Cuyutlán, Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, Jalisco

Outstanding transnational agricultural company in maize cultivation requests a “Field Supervisor” in seed genetic improvement in San Miguel Cuyutlán, Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, Jalisco. To perform as a 'Field Associate' within the organizational chart.

*Note: Candidates should preferably reside near the area, surroundings, or have availability and the possibility to relocate.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, or related sciences.
• Experience: in pollination, sowing, harvesting, research, in nurseries in the technology industry, genetic improvement and seed production (preferably maize seed), plant breeding and data analysis, indirect management of more than 100 personnel.
• English: intermediate level (reading and writing)
• Knowledge: experience in standard Office management (Excel intermediate level), having used scientific data analysis software, managing records and analyzing databases, agronomic management (sowing, harvesting).
• Competencies: Planning, organization, analytical, proactive, leadership, teamwork, working under pressure, critical thinking for decision-making, effective communication, interpersonal relations, emotional intelligence, ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools, liking for digitalization and flexibility toward changes.
• Availability of time during high season and to travel 15% to other fields.
• Car driving and driver's license required.

Activities:

• Supervise production processes in maize nurseries, field mapping, sowing, plot identification, harvesting, data collection, and management through computer systems.
• Manage resources to carry out nursery sowing, pollination, and harvesting, ensuring quality and compliance with the objective of timely seed delivery.
• Generate and share KPIs, reports on nursery progress, personnel attendance, and highlights daily and weekly as necessary.
• Collaborate with team members to develop detailed experimental protocols.
• Supervise and train contractors, as well as temporary employees, in standard operating procedures and proper tool use.
• Participate in inspections, as well as safety training, comply with company policies, code of conduct, and standard operating procedures.
• Comply with work instructions and participate in internal audits.
• Establish strong relationships, implement strategies, and travel up to 15% of the time to nurseries located in Jalisco, Celaya, Gto., and Nayarit.

We Offer:

• Salary: $30,000 gross monthly
• Direct contract
• Schedule from Monday to Saturday. Monday to Friday from 6:30 am to 4:00 pm and Saturday from 6:30 am to 2:00 pm (with schedule availability especially during high season)
• Development and growth opportunities in an international company.
• Constant training
• Superior benefits:
• 11% Grocery vouchers (capped)
• 13% Savings fund (capped)
• Flexible days
• Major medical insurance for employee, spouse, and children
• Life insurance
• 30 days of Aguinaldo
• 105% vacation premium
• Retirement plan.

Requirements

• Minimum education: Higher education
• Bachelor's degree 2 years of experience
• Languages: English
• Knowledge: Communication, Emotional intelligence, Leadership, Proactivity, Teamwork, Analysis, Personnel supervision
• Driver's licenses: A

Keywords:

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