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Arts Programs Associate, CIPL

Del Monte Fresh Produce Inc.

Arts Programs Associate, CIPL

Gonzales, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

     

    Purpose of Position

    This position will identify areas where operational efficiencies can be enhanced or improved by partnering with agriculture department and growers to coordinate efforts to improve quality and yield.

     

    Responsibilities

    • Responsible for monitoring and reporting the crop inputs.
    • Together with the farming partners review and analyze current farm activities from land preparation to harvesting to identify all relevant agricultural inputs and its relevant financial impact to overall costs.
    • Establish system to closely monitor budget vs. actual results throughout the growing season.
    • Collaborate with Farmers to develop new agricultural systems and projects and test new varieties according to the growing market demands.
    • Ensure all standards are being followed respective to chemical and fertilizer application, storage, and disposal
    • Assist Farming partners to prepare feasibility studies and follow up on their implementations.
    • Support the Sourcing units in their sourcing strategy and review the cost to meet the market demands.
    • Assist in special projects as assigned.

     

     Minimum Skills Required

    • Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture (or related field) or equivalent experientially gained knowledge.
    • 8 years of prior experience in Agriculture and Farm Production.
    • At least 8 years developing critical, financial metrics for farm operations.
    • Must have knowledge of leafy green production crop cycle (planting to harvest) at different seasons and production regions.
    • Must have knowledge of soil science, agronomy, and natural resources management
    • Excellent analytical, organization and communication (i.e. oral and written) skills.
    • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.).
    • Demonstrated supervisory and budget management experience.
    • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
    • Clear understanding of raw product quality components.
    • Demonstrated ability to develop stable negotiations and maintain objective relationships with growers
    • Must have availability to travel

     

     Preferred Skills

    • Bilingual: English/Spanish.
    • Experience with unionized labor.
    • Experience managing a farm team.

     


     DEL MONTE FRESH PRODUCE IS AN EEO/AA/V/H  

     

     

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