Agronomy Manager

Michigan Sugar

10h • Remote

About The Position

The Agronomy Manager will serve as the assigned district’s expert for agronomic consulting across the east, west, or central regions of Michigan Sugar Company’s growing areas, including Ontario, Canada.
In this role, the Agronomy Manager will support over 50,000 acres of sugar beets, representing more than $40 million in crop value. The position is responsible for hiring, coaching, and developing a team of agriculturists and agronomy professionals supporting the assigned district.
The Agronomy Manager will lead and guide their team to improve grower sustainability and performance, while ensuring alignment with company agronomic standards and expectations. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to growers, providing expert recommendations on agronomic practices.
Additionally, this role will support community outreach efforts, including youth and young farmer programs, and help drive positive grower behavior to ensure the long-term success of the cooperative.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in field consulting and/or agronomic advising
• Proven leadership experience managing, coaching, and developing teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong ability to provide trusted, data-driven recommendations to growers
• Expertise in:
• Disease management
• Soil science
• Weed control
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills

Responsibilities

• Hire, lead, and coach a team of 3–4 field consultants and agronomy professionals
• Serve as the primary agronomy expert within the assigned district
• Build and maintain strong relationships across internal agricultural teams and external industry partners
• Ensure adoption and adherence to Michigan Sugar Company agronomic practices
• Lead development of agronomy programs, including:
• Grower services
• Technology offerings
• Professional development for agriculturists
• Develop initiatives to continuously improve RWST performance
• Collaborate with the Research Department to:
• Recommend and support field trials
• Implement findings that improve grower profitability
• Develop and deliver agronomic presentations to growers and internal teams
• Foster collaboration across agricultural functions, including Research, Agricultural Operations, and Shareholder Relations
• Partner with other team leaders to execute strategic initiatives and organizational priorities
• Support community outreach and grower engagement efforts aligned with company values
• Build long-term relationships and positively influence grower behavior
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Michigan Sugar Company offers competitive salary, opportunity for professional growth, and provides excellent medical insurance 100% company paid.
• A comprehensive benefits package includes: dental and life insurances, 401k match, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees