Regional Field Production Advisor

About the position

At Bayer, we are driven by a vision to solve the world's toughest challenges and create a future where 'Health for all, Hunger for none' is a reality. We achieve this through energy, curiosity, and dedication, embracing diverse perspectives to expand our thinking and redefine what's possible. This is an opportunity to build a varied and meaningful career within a community of brilliant and diverse minds, making a real difference. As a Regional Field Production Advisor, you will be a crucial member of the Area Field Production Mission team, directly contributing to the execution of field production crop plans. Your responsibilities will include optimizing field production processes, ensuring the smooth execution of missions, and improving overall team efficiency through Operations Discipline. Your daily tasks will be varied, focusing on enhancing operational excellence and fostering strong relationships with growers and field service providers. This is a 12-18 month position based in Cranbrook, BC, involving work at field sites in the area and office-based work during winter months.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Field Production Missions to plan and coordinate all operational field activities
  • Ensure timely and efficient execution of production plans, aligning with mission objectives
  • Provide support for all crops within the field production region
  • Build strong relationships with growers and field service providers to understand the needs for executing crop plans and field activities
  • Monitor field activities including planting, pesticide applications, and harvest
  • GPS mapping production fields, conduct field inspections and supervise rouging activities
  • Implement best practices to improve production of reliable quality seed while meeting yield targets
  • Optimize resource allocation for field production, including personnel, equipment, and materials
  • Streamline field production processes to enhance overall efficiency through Operational Discipline
  • Champion quality control measures in field production, ensuring adherence to quality standards
  • Analyze operational data to track performance and identify areas for improvement
  • Work closely with Field Production Agronomists and Field Operational Specialists to align production strategies with agronomic goals
  • Support end-to-end financial processes related to field production, including grower accounting, accounts payable, and invoice processing

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Ability to work during days, weekends, and overtime as business needs require
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs. (a bag of seed)

Nice-to-haves

  • At least 10 years of applicable experience; or a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Business, Operations Management; or a related field and a minimum of 3 years of applicable experience
  • Proven experience in agricultural operations
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent organizational and project management abilities
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills
  • Adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic and varied operational environment
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and efficiency
  • Proven reliable team player with a collaborative mindset
  • Proven a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Use of a company vehicle
  • Competitive compensation and rewards package
  • Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture
  • Career development and global opportunities
  • Work-life flexibility programs such as flex hours, employee discounts, volunteer days, wellness, and other employee offerings
  • Health care
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Disability
  • Contributory retirement savings plans
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