THIS POSITION IS FOR MANN PACKING (A DEL MONTE COMPANY) 

PURPOSE OF POSITION

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

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

 PREFERRED SKILLS

• Bilingual: English/Spanish.
• Experience with unionized labor.
• Experience managing a farm team.
• Knowledge on leafy green production crop cycle (planting to harvest) at different seasons and production reg

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

Required Skills Required Experience

• Comprehensive understanding of print, letter shop and fulfillment industry
• Experience with offset and Digital printing
• Experience with variable data printing and mailing
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel
• Excellent communication, organizational, process planning, decision making, analytical and implementation skills
• Must possess high level of attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage own work flow, prioritize work load while responding to demands of the customers
• A person who can work independently as well as part of a team, who can rely on their own knowledge and experience to problem solve
• Must be able to communicate both formally and informally to match your targeted audience
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays if necessary

RRD IS AN EEO/AA INCLUDING VETS AND DISABLED EMPLOYER