Location:

Morocco - Moulay Bousselham

Job Family

Applied Research

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R0008628

Experience Years

3-5 Years of Experience

Employee Type

Regular

About The Opportunity

The Operations Department is accountable to fulfill Driscoll’s demand for fruit and the respective demand for plant material, innovation and research on plants, systems and techniques that can generate added value throughout the supply chain from plants to consumer Delight.

As part of the Operations Department, the Nursery Agronomist will focus on growing the best plants for our growers, ensuring on time, in full deliveries with the required qualities while gaining knowledge around our genetics to bring value to the entire region and enterprise.

This position will be based in Sidi Bouknadel, Morocco.

Responsibilities

* Work with the farming manager to implement best growing practice and ensure the plants are grown to the highest possible standard of agronomy
* Strive to innovate and adapt new growing techniques to improve the quality of the plants
* Regularly walk the crops for pests and diseases ensuring sustainable control methods are in place
* Design and manage fertilizer programs for all crops, both in substrate and soil production systems, working with the irrigation specialist to ensure crops receive the correct nutrition programs
* Keep tracking on relevant technical records and meet certification requirements
* Support the Nursery manager on the planning aspect to generate a clear work strategy for farming each crop each week
* Regularly connect with growers to seek feedback regarding Nursery service level
* Work close with Irrigation Specialist

Candidate Profile

* Pre-Graduate or Master Degree in Agronomic Engineering
* 3-5 years of experience in horticulture required
* Experience with berry crops, irrigation systems and substrate production is preferred
* Experience with implementing IPM (Integrated pest management) systems is also preferred
* Rubus long canes production experience is an asset
* Experience with hydroponic systems
* Experience with berry crops
* Proven experience working in a team environment
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* Portuguese and English language fluency required
* Ability to navigate in the complexity of a large farming operation within the company
* Demonstrated proficiency with computer programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
* Customer oriented, service mindset
* Ability to build and maintain relationships
* Strong problem-solving skills
* Ability to perform under pressure
* Analytical skills
* Pro-active attitude
* Self-starter and work independently

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™.

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.

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