Operations Manager
Core
Provide comprehensive leadership and strategic oversight of all Seeds Development operations in Slater, IA, encompassing nursery operations, farming systems, and seed logistics.
Role type
Senior Operations Manager (Agricultural Seeds Development)
Builds
High-quality seeds and crop protection solutions for farmers
Domain
Agriculture / Seed Production / Plant Science
Required skills
Strategic leadership, operational excellence, financial stewardship, talent management, governance & compliance, change management, project management, data literacy
Preferred skills
Experience in seed production or plant breeding environments
Technologies
KPIs, analytics, operational protocols
Responsibilities
Direct end-to-end operations at the Slater site, drive cross-functional integration and workflow efficiency, manage site budget (CapEx and OpEx), lead talent management and succession planning, ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards, represent operations in senior leadership meetings, lead organizational change initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
