Job Title
Lead Field Supervisor, Test Plot
Overview
This is a key role within our Breeding Programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the harvest evaluation of Driscoll's proprietary plant varieties according to globally established protocols.
Responsibilities
* Manage a permanent member of staff and assist in the recruitment, management, and onboarding of seasonal staff.
* Motivate staff and ensure work is conducted to the right standard by carrying out training of seasonal staff as per written global protocols on harvest evaluation.
* Ensure field staff have adequate resources and training to perform their duties and be responsible for ordering supplies as necessary.
* Optimize productivity and workflow for staff and maintain timesheets for seasonal staff, communicating any overtime to relevant parties.
* Coordinate and collaborate the harvest operation with Test Plot Manager and Technical grower, plan and manage practical tasks within the harvest operation.
* Support Test Plot operation, including pruning, tunnel settings, admin, data collection, label printing.
* Maintain updates on globally established protocols for yield collection and grading.
* Ensure all collected internal database records are error-free and all collected data is present.
* Develop Standard Operating Procedures for test plot, harvest, and data collection activities.
* Arrange representative shelf life, brix, sensory, and customer samples.
* Ensure checks and regular calibration of staff to handle fruit properly according to correct protocols.
* Provide support with visiting customers, growers, and visitors.
* Ensure all necessary equipment is in good condition, serviced/calibrated, and available for staff to perform their duties.
* Collaborate and support post-harvest breeding department activities if necessary.
Candidate Profile
* Minimum 2 years of professional work experience in Horticulture.
* Excellent written and communication skills.
* Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.
* Valid European Driver's License.