Agronomy Support & Storage Analyst - Victoria - FILLED BY US!
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic person that can advance the alignment and integration of the partner grower program.
Who will you work for?
Since 1950, this global business has grown and developed to now be one of the world’s largest producers and processors of potato products. Locally, the business operates with a medium sized agronomy team that work closely with their grower network to provide the appropriate support and guidance to ensure optimal quality and production. This support continues right through to storage and processing of the raw product at various sites across the country.
The role itself?
Reporting to the Head of Agronomy, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
Managing, updating and reporting on the stored potato crop in all company owned and contracted storage facilities
Implementing best storage management practices for all types of storage facilities based on solid scientific principles and optimised for local crop and storage conditions
Managing the alignment and integration of the strategic growers’ raw supply with plant operations mitigating risk and optimizing efficiency
Actively engaging with the international community of potato storage expertise, including LW Global potato storage managers and experts, and stay abreast on the latest technological developments and applications in potato storage systems and stored crop management solutions, including sprout control means and application methods
Working with all growers in Australia to support continuous improvement in crop productivity and financial performance by the strategic growers producing for Lamb Weston
Building and supporting the growers’ relationship with Lamb Weston by being an effective liaison between the plant operations and the growers
Collecting and analysing growing expenses of the strategic growers and develop representative cost-to-grow budgets
Advising strategic growers on key crop management decisions, support the introduction of crop management decision support technology and systems, and help solve problems
Working with LW local and global agronomy and variety development departments to introduce agronomy recommendations that will improve individual strategic growers’ productivity and financial performance and build sustainable, best practices for each variety and region
Working with manager and plant operations to properly assign production acres and optimum variety mix
Undertaking field sampling in line with QA requirements
What kind of person will fit the role?
The successful applicant will have:
A degree in Ag Business, Agronomy, Soils, Crop Science, or a closely related field
Proven grower relationship management and ability to teach and coach
Effective verbal, two-way communication skills with proven ability to connect with people
Strong problem solving and organizational skills
Demonstrated analytical skills and an aptitude for data, data analysis and data interpretation Enthusiasm, self-motivation and the ability to work autonomously
How will you be rewarded?
You will be rewarded for your contributions to the business with an attractive salary (proportionate to your experience and skill set), incentive program, 10.5% superannuation, a vehicle and outstanding professional development opportunities.
If you would like more information on this role or want to discuss your next career move, please make contact with Josh for a confidential conversation.
0416 142 130
josh.peters@nationalagrisolutions.com.au
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Location:
Flexible VIC
Work Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
18 July 2022