Agriculture Manager

Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States.  Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,400 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby’s®, Aunt Nellie’s®, READ®, Seneca Farms®, Green Valley®, Green Giant®, CherryMan®, Paradise®, Pennant®, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements.

Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401K, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off and more!  Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great!  Come join the Seneca Foods team – Apply now!

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for managing the operation of the agriculture department at a Seneca location to ensure the procurement and delivery of raw product to the manufacturing plant according to production requirements and consistent with corporate goals and policies. Deliver raw product at the lowest cost, with the best quality and service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, OR JOB DUTIES

• Develop, promote, and maintain good company relations with growers, industrial and professional groups, and communities throughout the growing area to ensure the company's best interests are realized.

• Coordinate scheduling of direct materials to obtain production requirements to ensure efficient and timely operations

• Manage planting, harvesting, and delivery of raw product to facility

• Establish a plan and implement a system to manage grower contracts to achieve business and crop goals.

• Plan, develop, and establish a pest control program and ensure its successful implementation. 

• Prepare and submit budgets to meet corporate goals.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties as required or assigned by Management.

• Anticipate setbacks and establish contingency plans to ensure delivery of raw product.

• Provide dependable leadership for continuous improvement in cost, quality, service, people, and

environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Management, motivational, and decision-making skills

• Knowledgeable in equipment, maintenance, department operation, energy conservation, company policies and regulatory policies

• Knowledge of compliance with all state and federal environmental regulations

• BS in Agriculture or related field

EXPERIENCE

• 6 to 8 years’ experience in an agricultural setting with supervisory and budgeting experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS – The actions listed below identify the physical efforts required for the incumbent to competently perform the essential duties and/or functions of the job 30% of the time or more. The physical requirements listed are not intended to be all-inclusive.

Hand Movement, Sitting, Crawling, Reading, Writing, Twisting/Turning, Pushing/Pulling, Hand/Eye Coordination, Bending, Standing, Climbing        

Ability to drive company vehicles.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working environment varies from an office setting to outdoors. Walking and standing for extended periods of time.  Significant Travel required.  Noise levels vary depending on work setting.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Personal Protective Equipment is based on the work environment.  Bump cap, eye and ear protection, and gloves.  Seat belts are required when operating a company vehicle.

ACCOUNTABILITY

The decisions made by the agriculture department have a direct impact on the operations of the plant and our ability to process and harvest product.  Planting schedules, seed varieties used, chemical applications and harvesting operations directly affect annual costs, quality, and budget goals.

FREEDOM TO ACT

Work duties are performed under minimal supervision. Details of the job are performed within broad guidelines. Exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment.

GUIDANCE TO OTHERS

Has full and direct supervisory responsibilities, which include: Full time, Salaried, and seasonal employees.    

Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at ADA@senecafoods.com or call 585-495-4100.