Senior Farm Operations Associate

About the Role

The Sr. Farm Operations Associate is responsible to ensure best performance and highest standards of farm operations that contribute to the success of research activities as planned. He/she must conduct daily inspection to ensure progress of work per schedule, work standard, cleanliness of facilities, safety practice and no workplace hazards.

Responsibilities

• Manage fields for trials as a crop plan.
• Manage field & greenhouse operations.
• Maintain and improve the operational condition of all fields and greenhouses.
• Lead farm operation team to provide best support to research activities.
• Ensure high performance and efficiency of the farm operation team.
• Ensure quality/timeliness of other farm tasks.
• Crop trial report weekly operational reports that highlight successes and areas of improvement with recommendation and solution for operational enhancements/problem solving.
• Initiate and improvement vision on farming process to make sure the farm operations are performed efficiently.
• Ad-hoc projects or company events as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Soil Science, Plant Nutrient, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Agronomy, Horticulture (Crop Culturing) or related fields.
• 3-5 years extensive experience in Crop Production / Agronomist.
• Experience in Farm Management of a large scale will be advantageous.
• Physically capable of handling the required field and greenhouse.
• Good knowledge of farming practices including crop irrigation, fertilization and other horticultural practices.
• High caliber in plant physiology, plant nutrients, chemical management and IPM (Integrated Pest Management).
• Good knowledge of insects and plant diseases and their control.
• Excellent command of English both verbal and written.
• Good interpersonal skills with excellent leadership.
• Computer literacy.