IPM Supervisor
Core
Own integrated pest management programs for greenhouse controlled-environment productions and outdoor field areas, safeguarding breeding trials, plant production, and proprietary germplasm from pest, disease, and weed pressure.
Role type
IPM Supervisor
Builds
Protected plant breeding trials and production systems
Domain
Agriculture / Controlled-environment production
Required skills
Integrated pest management (IPM), biological control programs, pesticide/fungicide application, resistance management, CA DPR and WPS compliance, crew supervision and training, budget management, equipment maintenance, recordkeeping
Preferred skills
None stated (via careerplan.io/jobs/4738719005-ipm-supervisor-at-ohalogenetics)
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Scouting, trap monitoring, and early pest/disease identification; Run biological control programs layered with targeted chemical treatments; Set and enforce hygiene, sanitation, exclusion, and quarantine protocols; Manage pesticide/fungicide application, product selection, and resistance management; Supervise, train, and hold accountable an IPM/scouting crew; Manage relationships with PCAs, biocontrol and chemical suppliers, and applicators; Own IPM budget, equipment, and recordkeeping
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on supervisor
