Station Manager Ogden, Ogden

Station Manager Ogden

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Join our team at the KWS Seeds, LLC where we work to strengthen our position in all aspects of trial activities including planting, irrigation, pest control, ratings, and harvest. We are seeking to recruit at the earliest opportunity a Station Manager for our Station Technician team on a permanent, full-time basis in Ogden, UT , USA .

Summary and Purpose: Manages and provides leadership for all functions, staff, budget, equipment, facilities, and related agricultural research activities at the assigned research station. Essential Job Functions : Manage all operations for the research station activities including collaboration, advice, and decisions for crop rotations, plot assignments, and general pest and weed control

Manage staff in seed productions and trials and facility maintenance

Ensure regulatory compliance, training, and adherence to ETS standards

Collaborate and lead site selection, negotiation, and contracts for off-station plots

Manage the planting and harvest of proprietary seed and steckling productions in the assigned region

Organize and contract cooperators, temporary workers, and other necessary parties involved in conducting production

Maintain accuracy in seed production, harvest, and GMO-related cultural documentation

Manage operations and research budget, regulatory DOT, environmental and safety programs

Maintain current knowledge of pesticides and farm practices for crop production

Host station guests and growers, help with field tours and participate as requested in giving presentations

Hire, train, manage, and evaluate staff performance, ensuring completion of supervisor dialogues

Foster collaboration with research stations in the US and Europe to implement innovations

Develop, construct and maintain research equipment

Provide input on the planning of general farm and cropping systems and pest control station activities and detailed reports to breeding and station groups

Travel domestically and internationally, driving on behalf of the business approximately 25% Required qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree in agronomy, agriculture, biology or related field or extensive related knowledge and experience

Knowledge and experience with field equipment and farm experience

Ability to work variable hours including weekends as well as travel domestically and internationally

Pesticide Applicator’s license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Strong mechanical and welding skill

Valid driver’s license, able to drive tractor and forklif

Demonstrated strong computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Demonstrated excellent organizational and communication skills with consistent attention to detail

Cooperative, flexible and able to work effectively in an international team environment

Excellent interpersonal, analytical, communication and leadership skills Preffered qualifications: Ability to develop and construct research equipment

Experience hiring, training and supervising staf

Class CDL license or ability to obtain

Ability to be licensed as a Remote Pilot Our Offer: A salary between $81,000 to $101,000. This role is also eligible for a 18% annual bonus. This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made

Health, dental, vision benefits

Pension plan and 401(k) with employer match

Flexible paid-time-off (PTO)

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Location:: Ogden
Job Type:: FullTime

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