Engineer Nursery Projects (m/f/d)

KWS Perú SAC is looking for an Engineer Nursery Projects (m/f/d) and the role is for our R&D station in Tambo Grande (Piura). In this position, you will have responsibility for performing all activities related to the production of different genetic materials and research programs in corn crops according to the company's breeding strategy. This is a full-time and permanent role.

Your responsibilities:

• Planning, supervision, and execution of activities in the office, plant, greenhouse, and field covering the following tasks: manual and mechanized planting, de-planting and/or pollination, harvesting, seed processing, and export of corn seeds.
• Personnel management with a focus on: leadership, motivation, communication, conflict management, and compliance with protocols established by the company.
• Monitoring of personnel performance ratios and progress of activities in an optimal and timely manner.
• Collection and organization of data from all stages of the production process of activities related to corn research (genetic improvement) in the corporation's platforms and database.
• Technical guidance, work instructions to the permanent and temporary team, and contribution of own ideas to the area manager.
• Ensure the quality, purity, and traceability of production through quality controls and identification of critical points in the processes.
• Follow-up on the use, maintenance, and care of all equipment and tools used in the activities.
• Support other activities related to seed production and other projects.
• Comply with the company's compliance policies.

Your profile:

• Degree in agronomy, biology, or related areas.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office package.
• Intermediate English (writing, reading, and speaking).
• Ability to collect data, analyze information, and prepare reports.
• Driver's license (Category A1).
• Desirable practical experience in research and crop management activities.
• Experience in team management is desirable.
• Analytical skills (Priority analysis, logical judgment, common sense, and critical thinking).
• Dynamic and proactive. After understanding the processes, have the proactivity to anticipate the demands.

We are looking forward to your application using our online application system SuccessFactors! Please click the "Apply" button which you can find in the online ad.

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