Horticulture Manager

Corteva Agriscience • Waimea, HI

1d • $80,000 - $94,000

About The Position

Corteva Agriscience has an opportunity to join our team on Kaua’i, Hawai’i as a Horticulture Manager. This position supervises the seedling team at the Trait Integration shadehouses and is responsible for organizing and executing plantings, coordinating leaf-sampling for genotyping, and selecting top progeny. Applicants must have knowledge of plant biology and/or horticulture and be interested in working both indoors and in the field.
$1,000 SIGN ON BONUS!
Please note: there is no visa sponsorship or relocation assistance provided for this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Certificate in biology, botany, plant breeding, agriculture, or related plant science field with two to four years related experience.
• Minimum of four years related experience
• Alternatively, equivalent levels of relevant education and experience
• Ability to manage people as part of a larger, culturally diverse group
• Plant biology, agronomy or horticulture
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understand and be able to apply Mendelian genetics
• Organization and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and priorities
• Ability to bend, reach, and lift repetitively. Occasionally required to carry 20-50 lbs
• Tolerance, willingness, and ability to work in warm conditions and variable environments
• Computer competency and experience with MS Office- Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Experience in tropical agriculture and/or horticultural operations
• Comfortable with large, complex databases

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day activities in the Trait Integration shadehouse operation with a focus on seedlings. This includes organizing and supervising plantings, collecting data, coordinating with the sampling team, and selecting top-progeny.
• Supervise full-time employees and contingent workers, ensuring work is performed in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with protocols and regulations.
• Work collaboratively with other managers to meet the quality, quantity, and timeline targets.
• Promote positive work attitudes and harmonious relations.
• Willing and able to work flexible schedules and weekends during peak periods when required
• Support all Hawaii Research center-wide goals and support other projects when needed

Benefits

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees