About the Opportunity

The Greenhouse Jr. Manager is responsible for R&D Breeding Nursery Greenhouse operations in Huamantla, Mexico. The primary objectives are breeding Nursery plant propagation, for our blackberry, blueberry, raspberry and strawberry crops. This includes all aspects long canes and rootblocks growing, strawberries seedlings, raspberry TC plug and tray plants, blackberry TC plugs, and blueberries propagation, as well as Nursery Applied Research plant requests, pest control, greenhouse environmental control and growing. This role requires leadership and initiative to develop plans and drive high quality results. Close collaboration with the farming, breeding, commercial nursery and nursery applied research teams and continued development and motivation of the Greenhouse Operations team in a dynamic work environment are keys to success.

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Responsibilities

• Implement growing strategies, including greenhouse environments, fertility and pest management programs to deliver high quality plants.

• Continue implementation and development of processes to ensure reliability and high-quality plant production

• Oversee tissue culture as needed for production of stage 1 plants or specific breeding objectives.

• Develop the annual budget and operate within these guidelines

• Document and apply SOPs for key processes to ensure quality work and facilitate continuous improvement and employee training

• Develop and implement plans to deliver plants to breeders, applied research and Test Plots in compliance with KPI (Plants on quality, quantity and on time).

• Ensure strong collaboration and communication with breeding, applied research, farming and commercial nursery

• Be an advocate for safety. Work with employees to maintain a safe work environment by training and participating in safety programs, including those driven by human resources

• Supervise greenhouse personnel including employee needs assessments, hiring, training and development. Nurture a work environment motivated for employee development, innovation and success.

Candidate Profile

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or Agriculture/Plant Sciences
• Five years of experience in plant production or R&D
• Advanced Enlgish
• Knowledge and experience with greenhouse growing and environmental control systems.
• Plant propagation and Hi-tech greenhouse operation
• Experience managing teams: 3 years
• Curious and innovative thinker to grow our operations to meet increasing needs.
• Problem solving capacity, demonstrating critical thinking and agility to address issues in a collaborative and timely manner.
• Able to travel international without restrictions
• Valid driver license

About Driscolls

Driscoll's is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll's is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world.

Driscoll's exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – meaning, no GMOs. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners.

Driscoll's is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries™.

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Driscoll's es el proveedor líder en la comercialización de Fresas, Frambuesas, Zarzamoras y Arándanos Azules en el mundo. Con más de 100 años de herencia en agricultura y cientos de productores independiente alrededor del mundo, Driscoll's es una compañía apasionada por cultivar Berries frescas, hermosas y deliciosas. Nuestros valores de humildad, pasión y confianza han guiado nuestra misión de deleitar a los consumidores en el mundo.

Las variedades exclusivas de Driscoll's han sido desarrolladas a través de años de investigación usando sólo métodos de mejoramiento natural. De la granja a la mesa, nos enfocamos en ofrecer una experiencia de alta calidad con apoyo de nuestros socios de la cadena de suministro.

Driscoll's es la marca de confianza de sólo las mejores Berries.