Bridgestone Americas is seeking candidates to fill the position of Farm Manager at our newly created BioRubber Research Farm in central/southern Arizona. The position will be responsible for working with a small team of plant scientists to develop Guayule (Parthenium argentatum) as a commercially viable feedstock for production of tire-grade rubber. The Farm Manager will be responsible for the following activities:

• Develop and execute plan to adapt facility to intended purpose (building construction, irrigation system(s) development, land improvements, cropping systems development, utilities etc.)
• Develop/execute capital equipment plan to support research farm operations. 

• Manage all financial and operational aspects of the research farm
• Assist in near-term and long-term strategic, technical and financial planning process
• Develop a cost effective production system (crop budgets) for guayule using different irrigation systems and soil types that can be effectively utilized by local growers
• Accurately report the status of the production plan and farm budget to management
• Document and report status of the growing plan for analysis
• Coordinate raw-material supply plan with counterpart at conversion facility (Pilot Plant)
• Design and implement standard operating procedures  to efficiently manage labor and equipment
• Work closely with staff scientists to execute the research plan
• Maintain, calibrate and document planting and spray equipment

• An BS or MS in Agronomy, Plant Science, Horticulture or related field and 5 years farm management experience
• A valid pesticide applicators license
• Experience working in arid environments
• Research farm experience
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) highly preferred