The primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Manage, organize and coordinate the operations, research trials and facilities of the research operations in Zapotitan.
• Oversee all the field, greenhouse and facility staff of the research stations.
• Oversee all internal and external R&D screening trials within objectives established by research team.
• Manage the operation resources to optimize efficiency and cost.
• Ensuring that R&D projects are on time and within the budget.
• Establishing effective and productive communication between all local research departments and teams.
• Supervise the on-site growing of vegetable plant breeding nurseries, and other research trials, both in the greenhouse and in the open field, to ensure full agronomic performance for reliable breeding selection.
• Manage the development and maintenance of the station infrastructure and equipment including buildings, laboratories, greenhouses, open field farm, and other affiliated assets.
• Establish local management meetings to ensure flow of information within the research team.
• Cross functioning with other researchers on breeding projects/experimental programs.
• Effectively collaborate and establish continuation and expansion of the current and new research programs on operational level.
• Create, propose and effectively control the operating expenditure budgets and capital investment plans for the research station.
• Ensuring comprehensive reporting on all the R&D activities and projects status on weekly/monthly bases.
• Creating and developing projects and activities database documentation, protocols and schedules.  
• Managing and supervising pesticides reporting.
• Ensuring compliance with all local rules and regulations.
• Promote friendly, safe and productive atmosphere within the research staff.
• Manage and ensure compliance of all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements concerning safety, legal, and environmental regulations.

Qualifications:

• Ing. or B. S.  or higher in agricultural related discipline.
• 5+ years of R&D and/or operational experience within a complex organization in the agricultural or horticultural field.
• Basic understanding of plant breeding.
• Extensive working knowledge of site management to include facilities operations, as well as demonstrated competency in open field and greenhouse vegetable production. 
• Leadership and management experience required.
• Good understanding of vegetable industry and market

Skills required:

• Possess effective leadership qualities and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Proficiency with greenhouse management, open field farming activities, weed and pest control, fertility management, and water management.
• Good analysis and project management skills needed.
• Able to be outdoors and handle internal and external travel (20-30%)

We offer an excellent benefits package and salary commensurate with experience.

To apply: Send resumes to Careers@vilmorin.com