Description

Corteva Agriscience has an opportunity to join our Population Development team in Kekaha, Hawaii, as a Shadehouse Logistics Supervisor. This position is part of team that manages Shadehouse operations to meet the quality, quantity, and timeline targets for project deliverables. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, self-motivated, and possess basic knowledge of plant biology and/or horticulture. They should have experience with horticulture equipment, managing people, and using computers. An interest in both indoor and outdoor is essential. They need a positive, collaborative attitude, good communication and critical thinking skills, and a knack for creative problem solving. This position involves supervising Research Assistants and coordinating activities with other groups and teams. This full-time position includes an excellent benefits package that begins on your first day of employment: paid vacation, paid sick-leave, company match to your 401(k), medical and dental insurance, and much more!

Responsibilities – What You’ll Do:

• Manage day-to-day activities in the Doubled Haploid Shadehouse operation with a focus on horticulture equipment, plant discard, and Shadehouse maintenance. This includes overseeing soil-media preparation, inventory management, and coordinating minor repairs of equipment and Shadehouses.
• Supervise full-time employees and contingent workers, ensuring work is performed in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with protocols and regulations.
• Promote positive work attitudes and harmonious relations.
• Communicate openly with team and supervisors on matters of relevance to ensure key steps are completed in a timely and collaborative manner
• Willing and able to work flexible schedules, holidays, and weekends during peak periods or when required.
• Support all Hawaii Research Center goals and support other projects when needed.

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• Ability to manage people as part of a larger, culturally diverse group.
• Knowledgeable in plant biology and basic agronomy
• Able and willing to serve as a Pesticide Handler.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organization and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to bend, reach, and lift repetitively. Occasionally required to carry 20-50 lbs.
• Tolerance, willingness, and ability to work in warm conditions and variable environments.
• Computer competency and experience with MS Office- Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain CMV endorsement

Preferred skills or experience

• Experience in tropical agriculture and/or horticultural operations.
• Ability to operate forklift and farm equipment.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or Certificate in engineering, agriculture, biology, botany, plant breeding, or related plant science field.
• Two to four years related experience.
• Alternatively, equivalent levels of relevant education and experience.

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Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $77,000.00 – $85,000.00 . This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
• Learn more about our total rewards package here – Corteva Benefits
• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.