Agriculture Manager

Seneca Foods•Clyman, WI

12d

About The Position

Responsible for managing the agriculture department at a Seneca location to ensure procurement and delivery of raw product to the manufacturing plant according to production requirements and in line with corporate goals and policies. The role aims to deliver raw product at the lowest cost with the best quality and service. The Agriculture Manager develops and maintains relationships with growers and other groups, coordinates materials scheduling, oversees planting and harvesting, manages grower contracts and pest-control programs, and prepares budgets. The role operates under minimal supervision with broad guidelines and exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment. It has full and direct supervisory responsibility for full-time, salaried, and seasonal employees. Department decisions directly affect plant operations, harvesting and processing, costs, product quality, and budget goals. The work environment varies between an office and outdoors, involves extended walking and standing, significant travel, and noise levels that vary by setting. Personal protective equipment depends on the work environment and may include a bump cap, eye and ear protection, and gloves. Seat belts are required when operating a company vehicle. Seneca Foods states that it is committed to equal opportunity and will make reasonable accommodations for qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship.

Requirements

Good written and oral communication skills.
Management, motivational, and decision-making skills.
Knowledge of equipment, maintenance, department operations, energy conservation, company policies, and regulatory policies.
Knowledge of compliance with state and federal environmental regulations.
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or a related field.
Six to eight years of experience in an agricultural setting with supervisory and budgeting experience.
Ability to drive company vehicles.

Responsibilities

Develop, promote, and maintain good company relations with growers, industrial and professional groups, and communities throughout the growing area to advance the company's interests.
Coordinate scheduling of direct materials to meet production requirements and ensure efficient, timely operations.
Manage planting, harvesting, and delivery of raw product to the facility.
Establish a plan and implement a system to manage grower contracts and achieve business and crop goals.
Plan, develop, and establish a pest-control program and ensure its successful implementation.
Prepare and submit budgets to meet corporate goals.
Anticipate setbacks and establish contingency plans to ensure delivery of raw product.
Provide dependable leadership for continuous improvement in cost, quality, service, people, and environment.
Perform other duties as required or assigned by Management.
Supervise full-time, salaried, and seasonal employees.