Offer ID:  1629

HM.CLAUSE, Business Unit of Group Limagrain, is an innovative global leader in the development, production, and commercialization of vegetable seeds. HM.CLAUSE belongs to the top 5 vegetable seed entities in the world. With over 2,000 varieties in more than 20 vegetable crops, HM.CLAUSE provides innovative solutions to growers worldwide. HM. CLAUSE is a company committed to diversity and inclusion.

Limagrain is a global company with deep local roots. Our parent company is an agricultural cooperative based in the Limagne-Val d’Allier plain, in the heart of Central France’s Auvergne region, while we are an international seed and agri-food group with some 9,600 employees working in 53 countries. As the 4th largest seed company in the world, we achieved sales of 2.522 billion euros in 2023-2024, with additional sales of 729 million euros from activities carried out in collaboration with our strategic partners.

Main Goal

“WE BUILD TRUST WITH FARMERS AROUND THE WORLD BY SUPPORTING THEM TO SUSTAINABLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND FLAVOR OF THEIR PRODUCTION.”

HM.CLAUSE is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an international agricultural co-operative founded and managed by farmers. HM.CLAUSE specializes in the breeding, production, and sale of vegetable seeds. From the world market to the farmer's market, we collaborate with our customers to deliver successful solutions for the agricultural challenges of today and produce the highest quality vegetable seeds for the future. Our global team of experts and state-of-the-art research facilities enable us to work side-by-side with growers to provide the most regionally relevant and reliable vegetable seeds available.

If our mission resonates with your passion, we look forward to your application. 

Job description

You will be a great fit if you have experience similar to: 

•    Develop and maintain working relationship with area seed producers.
•    Contract seed crops with area growers to meet company release quantity and quality.
•    Assist the grower with crop management, protection and quality issues.
•    Assist and support field production functions, genetic maintenance, shipping and receiving.
•    Develop reports, maintain a field book; communicate with colleagues, Producers, PCAs, and State Ag Inspectors.  
•    Assume a mentorship role within the scope of the position, providing guidance and  direction for colleagues

Competencies  

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Strategic Planning and Analysis – Ability to plan actions and analyze results.  
• Technical Skills – Vegetable seed production experience needed.  Must possess a working knowledge of Microsoft systems (Word, Excel, Access etc.).  Ability to read and write in English; Spanish language fluency preferred.  Strong written and oral communication skills.  International travel up to 15% of the time required.   
• Interpersonal Skills – Good interpersonal skills needed.  Ability to develop and maintain productive work relationships with various positions within the organization such as breeders, lab personnel, sales and development teams, agronomic production department, inventory management, quality control, plant managers, communications, product management, and technical data teams.
• Teamwork – Team player with a positive attitude.  Ability to take on a senior role within the scope of the position, providing guidance and mentorship as needed.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.  Accepts personal responsibility for task fulfillment and job performance
• Professionalism – Highly self-motivated individual, with a high level of time management and organizational skills.  Well-organized, committed, accurate and thorough, with attention to detail.  Ability to work independently; self-directed to complete tasks. 
• Adaptability - Ability to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.  Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.  Ability and willingness to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.  Ability to work in a less than structured environment.  
• Attendance/Punctuality - Ensures work responsibilities are covered.   
• Dependability - Ability to work in an independent and self-directed manner.  

What we expect of you

To be considered, you will need: 

•    BS Agriculture related degree or minimum 5 years experience in vegetable seed production  
•    Ability to read and write in English; Spanish language fluency preferred
•    Ability to operate a windows base computer system and internal software systems
•    Ability to travel domestically (up to 10% of the time) 

Your benefits and working environment

The rewards of working here: You join an expert team of innovators and creators that collaborate with farmers around the world to sustainably enhance the taste and quality of healthy food. Our goal is to form teams that inspire and learn from each other as they work to elevate our products from seed to table. We recognize our employees as our most valued resource and work to create an atmosphere that is supportive, healthy, and progressive. We promote an environment of wellness and well-being and hybrid schedules when it is appropriate for the position. It is an important and expanding piece of our local and global mission for Diversity & Inclusion programs and support groups in the corporate world.  

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee will be driving cars, trucks, forklifts, or other equipment. This position will be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.  The employee may need to walk on uneven ground, work near equipment or machinery, and may be exposed to vibration or constant movement. The noise level that is typical of this work environment is loud. 

Application

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