Agronomy and RDI Manager

Job title:

Agronomy and RDI Manager

Company

Keelings

Job description

Join Keelings! You will be part of a passionate team of people and a growing business. Come on the journey with us where you will grow and develop and truly feel a sense of belonging. At Keelings, we don’t just grow quality fresh produce, we also nurture people and their professional development. The Keelings family always employ the best people for the job, the key to our success is the quality of the people we employ.We are recruiting an Agronomy & RDI Manager to join Keelings Farms.Our Strategic PrioritiesBetter Food – We make our products better and inspire more people to enjoy produce.People – We support our people to learn, be at their best, contribute and deliver on their commitments, using One Keelings’ standards.Better Ways – Every year we improve our competitiveness, efficiency and delivery through insight, technology and One Keelings.Better World – We improve our environmental and social impact to make a positive difference in our world.Partnerships – Working with Keelings creates value and long-term relationships with our customers & suppliers.Growth – We invest in and deliver insight led, focused, profitable growth into the future.Keelings Values

• People Matter – We support and treat each other in a clear, fair and respectful way. We all learn, develop and encourage everyone to contribute
• Teamwork – We inspire and help each other to deliver our ambitions together as One Keelings
• Integrity – We do the right thing and deliver on our commitments
• Passion for Achievement – We motivate ourselves and each other to achieve our ambitions with energy, knowledge and courage. We are always striving to be better.

Purpose of the Role:Your role will be responsible for developing and implementing crop management strategies, including soil health, irrigation, nutrient management, and plant health programs, through crop monitoring and research investigative works, that align with the business’s goals for productivity, profitability, and environmental stewardship.Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:1. Strategic Crop Management:– Develop and implement cropping programmes to maximise yield and quality.– Monitor and analyse crop performance, adjusting strategies as appropriate.– Collaborate with breeding and nursery partners to ensure the availability of high-quality plant material.– Develop Crop programmes in line with best practice, aligning to company goals on quality, sustainability, profitability and our Better Food, Better World mission.– Oversee the purchasing of Cropping Consumables with the support of Group Procurement, ensuring the timely delivery of required consumables.2. Agronomy Management:– Develop and Oversee an Agronomy support team.– Coordinate and delegate tasks related to crop monitoring and advisory services as appropriate.– Ensure timely and accurate reporting on crop health and management activities.– Support the growing team with advisory and insight on appropriate crop management strategies, including crop protection and nutritional strategies according to crop needs.– Develop and implement strategic plans for agrochemical application, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.3. Research & Innovation– Drive Research and innovation initiatives across the farms:– Identify, develop and delivery professionally managed Research activities to deliver advancements to the benefit of the horticultural industry.– Support the farms team to design, implement and actively project manage research activities across all areas of the farms.– Support the adaptation and implementation of appropriate research and innovation outputs which promote the activates of the farm enterprise in line with Keelings Strategies.– Work Collaboratively with the Farms management team to develop implementation and adaptation strategies for new technologies as proven through industry or research activities.Key Skills & Knowledge

• Obtained Level 8 or greater in an appropriate field (Ecology, environmental, crop or horticultural sciences)

• 10+ years working with crop management in a senior capacity.

• Fluent English (Written and spoken)

• Full Driving license

• Project Management qualification

– Prince 2 / PMBOK an advantage

• Excellent communication skills

• Computer productivity system literacy is critical.

• Strong Administration & Planning skills,

• Comprehensive understanding or Research controls processes.

Desirable:

• Qualification in Entomology

• Qualified pesticide advisor

Behavioural Competencies:

• Drive for Results

• Lead the Way

• Teamwork & Collaboration

• Be Responsible & Ensure Accountability

Recruitment Process1. CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt2. Phone Screening3. 1st Interview4. 2nd Interview5. Outcome & FeedbackInclusion & Diversity StatementIn Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.Reasonable Accommodation StatementIf you require reasonable accommodation in submitting your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please contact recruitment_keelings@keelings.comKeelings Careers – https://www.keelings.com/careers-keelings/Keelings Strategy & Values – https://www.keelings.com/our-people

Expected salary

Location

Dublin

Job date

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 23:35:42 GMT

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