The Job:

• Help direct and manage state-specific vegetable seed production to maximize crop results and ensure client and grower satisfaction.
• Establish, maintain, and expand favorable grower relationships including negotiating contracts, monitoring crop development, identifying potential new growers, and manage settlement payments.
• Manage customer expectations through effective communication regarding crop status, harvest estimates, field condition reports, and critical events or circumstances that could affect yield or seed quality.
• Manage personnel, including contract labor crews, to effectively complete field work as required to create optimal harvest results
• Ensure appropriate field isolations are obtained and maintained.
• Develop an annual harvest plan and coordinate with staff to ensure timely receipt of crops at the Washington State plant.

Experience and Education desired:

• Bachelor degree in Agriculture or documented equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in field production, hybrid vegetable seed experience preferred.

About Vikima:

Vikima Seed, based in Denmark, is the leading producer of vegetable seeds in Europe and USA. In collaboration with our selected seed growers and competent employees, we ensure Your Future Harvest. Our vision is to be the favorite collaborator for leading international vegetable seed companies.

Applications:

Please apply to lynette@sharedhrservices.com