Production Research Manager

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$85,000.00 / yr - $95,000.00 / yr

Overview

Summary / Purpose : The Production Research Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of field production and seed conditioning research on a global scale for Hybrid Cereals. This role is responsible for continuously refining methodologies and technologies used to ensure the cost-effective production of high-quality hybrid seed. This role will be an integral part of the Production Team, planning and executing field and lab trials, assessing optimal environmental and agronomic requirements, managing internal and external trial providers, while maintaining budgetary targets. Additionally, the Production Research Manager will provide training and consultation to stakeholders involved in breeding and seed production.

Key responsibilities

• Lead Field Trials for Hybrid Seed Production

Plan, coordinate, and execute field trials for both foundation and commercial hybrid seed production of small grains, with a focus on hybrid wheat and hybrid rye.

Continuously assess and refine methodologies and technologies to ensure cost-effective and high-quality hybrid seed production.

Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders involved in seed production, including growers, trial providers, and conditioning partners.

Work closely with an international production research team to share knowledge, align strategies, and coordinate global research initiatives.

Collect, analyze, and interpret data from field trials and production activities.

Develop, manage, and monitor the research budget, ensuring all activities are aligned with cost targets and financial objectives.

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Working environment

This position is home office-based with an expectation of 30% travel.

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 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 25 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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