BerryMex
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Manager, Agronomy Sr.
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BerryMex . Location: Oxnard, CA Pay scale: $122,000 to $153,000 Responsibilities
Guide and support regional agronomist with hands-on field activities: irrigation systems design, fertility programs, pest and disease management protocols, pruning practices and harvesting optimization Work with Harvest, Operations (non-harvest) and Production Services to ensure alignment and efficiency in agronomic practices Support the implementation of regenerative agriculture practices (e.g. cover crops, composting, soil biology and bio controls) Lead field diagnosis and problem solving using structured root cause analysis Ensure all agronomic decisions are based on crop data, field observations, and environmental factors Analyze trial data and create clear, actionable reports to operations Comply with all labor laws, prime audits or food safety, company policy, and workers\' safety Work with Driscoll’s pathology in developing Reiter’s organic program Meet with district managers biweekly to ensure alignment with district needs Participate in district production meetings at least once a quarter Assist local production teams on agronomic planning Ensure the agronomy team is embedded with local production teams, creating a strong alignment and sense of One Team Work with the Agronomy Technical Lead and Agronomy Strategy Lead to prioritize projects and district land regional levels Determine and manage how growth medium responds to scientific management techniques, implementing based on results Apply agricultural data and information into trends, reportable, actionable, and sustainable methods Set up field trials and execute field trials as required for Agrodata projects or other agronomic practices Collaborate with Driscoll’s agronomist as required to enhance the agronomy program Install, maintain, and evaluate horticultural trials. Report results and drive adoption Develop acreage study standards for management to support expansion of agronomy model farming Ensure succession plans for the district agronomy team Create a plan for developing the team so that members have a path forward to ensure retention in the agronomy department Collaborate with the agronomy technical lead to provide educational material and presentations to the agronomy team to enhance skills Create accountability with the local agronomy teams in supporting production Lead field trials and evaluations for new products, technologies, inputs and tools Develop protocols and methodology to assess efficacy, sustainability, and ROI of new products and tools Collaborate with Driscoll’s R&D teams and external partners for innovation scouting and product pipeline evaluation Translate findings into actionable recommendations for production teams Provide technical reports and presentations to stakeholders for decision making Learn and implement the latest production practices from the RAC organization and external resources; develop and advance knowledge and innovations Engage internal and external resources including universities, substrate grower peers, and the DSA and RAC knowledge networks Work with Driscoll’s in advancing the use of technology and scientific plant development Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Expertise in berry crop management and sustainable practices Strong diagnostic and analytical thinking Field trial design and statistical interpretation Substrate/soil drip irrigation, biostimulation, plant nutrition chemistry, biocontrols and pesticides Understanding of agronomic principles and scientific methods related to nutrition, growing media, pathogens, etc. Plan and conduct work requiring judgment and independent evaluation of procedures Solve unusual and complex problems Strong stewardship and relationship management skills Excellent managerial and financial skills in crop budgeting and planning High level of organizational and time management skills Ability to supervise and coordinate activities of other staff Effective verbal and written communication in English and Spanish Test and interpret soil chemistry (pH, EC) and corrective balances Perform statistical analysis on a computer Adapt to changing priorities and expectations Demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and develop new ideas Education
Bachelor’s degree Field of Education: Agricultural Sciences Experience
7-10 years relevant experience in Agronomy or a related field 5+ years of leadership experience, directly or indirectly managing a team of 2 or more Licenses
PCA, CCA or similar certification/license a plus Languages
English Spanish: 75 - 85% Software
Microsoft Office Suite – Intermediate Travel Requirements
Ability to travel 10-20 percent of the time – domestic and international 75% of time on farm with production and harvest teams, 15% on administrative and planning functions, 5% travel to interact with other districts and conferences
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Manager, Agronomy Sr.
role at
BerryMex . Location: Oxnard, CA Pay scale: $122,000 to $153,000 Responsibilities
Guide and support regional agronomist with hands-on field activities: irrigation systems design, fertility programs, pest and disease management protocols, pruning practices and harvesting optimization Work with Harvest, Operations (non-harvest) and Production Services to ensure alignment and efficiency in agronomic practices Support the implementation of regenerative agriculture practices (e.g. cover crops, composting, soil biology and bio controls) Lead field diagnosis and problem solving using structured root cause analysis Ensure all agronomic decisions are based on crop data, field observations, and environmental factors Analyze trial data and create clear, actionable reports to operations Comply with all labor laws, prime audits or food safety, company policy, and workers\' safety Work with Driscoll’s pathology in developing Reiter’s organic program Meet with district managers biweekly to ensure alignment with district needs Participate in district production meetings at least once a quarter Assist local production teams on agronomic planning Ensure the agronomy team is embedded with local production teams, creating a strong alignment and sense of One Team Work with the Agronomy Technical Lead and Agronomy Strategy Lead to prioritize projects and district land regional levels Determine and manage how growth medium responds to scientific management techniques, implementing based on results Apply agricultural data and information into trends, reportable, actionable, and sustainable methods Set up field trials and execute field trials as required for Agrodata projects or other agronomic practices Collaborate with Driscoll’s agronomist as required to enhance the agronomy program Install, maintain, and evaluate horticultural trials. Report results and drive adoption Develop acreage study standards for management to support expansion of agronomy model farming Ensure succession plans for the district agronomy team Create a plan for developing the team so that members have a path forward to ensure retention in the agronomy department Collaborate with the agronomy technical lead to provide educational material and presentations to the agronomy team to enhance skills Create accountability with the local agronomy teams in supporting production Lead field trials and evaluations for new products, technologies, inputs and tools Develop protocols and methodology to assess efficacy, sustainability, and ROI of new products and tools Collaborate with Driscoll’s R&D teams and external partners for innovation scouting and product pipeline evaluation Translate findings into actionable recommendations for production teams Provide technical reports and presentations to stakeholders for decision making Learn and implement the latest production practices from the RAC organization and external resources; develop and advance knowledge and innovations Engage internal and external resources including universities, substrate grower peers, and the DSA and RAC knowledge networks Work with Driscoll’s in advancing the use of technology and scientific plant development Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Expertise in berry crop management and sustainable practices Strong diagnostic and analytical thinking Field trial design and statistical interpretation Substrate/soil drip irrigation, biostimulation, plant nutrition chemistry, biocontrols and pesticides Understanding of agronomic principles and scientific methods related to nutrition, growing media, pathogens, etc. Plan and conduct work requiring judgment and independent evaluation of procedures Solve unusual and complex problems Strong stewardship and relationship management skills Excellent managerial and financial skills in crop budgeting and planning High level of organizational and time management skills Ability to supervise and coordinate activities of other staff Effective verbal and written communication in English and Spanish Test and interpret soil chemistry (pH, EC) and corrective balances Perform statistical analysis on a computer Adapt to changing priorities and expectations Demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and develop new ideas Education
Bachelor’s degree Field of Education: Agricultural Sciences Experience
7-10 years relevant experience in Agronomy or a related field 5+ years of leadership experience, directly or indirectly managing a team of 2 or more Licenses
PCA, CCA or similar certification/license a plus Languages
English Spanish: 75 - 85% Software
Microsoft Office Suite – Intermediate Travel Requirements
Ability to travel 10-20 percent of the time – domestic and international 75% of time on farm with production and harvest teams, 15% on administrative and planning functions, 5% travel to interact with other districts and conferences
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