What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Operations Manager position at REMINGTON SEEDS LLC?
Description
The Field Operations Manager reports to the Location Manager and has direct responsibility for all field activities associated with the production of soybean and wheat seed. These activities include but are not limited to grower recruiting, grower contracting, grower development training, and field production activities. The Field Operations Manager works closely with the Location Manager to ensure that all processes are conducted in a safe and cost-effective manner, and that continuous improvement occurs in all areas of responsibility. The Field Operations Manager works closely with the Plant Operations Manager in order to ensure quantity and quality requests for each customer are met. Other responsibilities may include but not limited to:
· Employee safety training and compliance to safety programs.
· Hire, train, and supervise temporary & seasonal employees.
· Provide daily supervision of full-time employees working within the field production process.
· Assist with implementing and maintaining the Quality Management System within the field production process.
· Assist and train growers on proper production techniques needed to ensure good seed quality.
· Assist in coordinating delivery of bulk seed to the facility.
· Monitor on-farm storage conditions and acquires bin samples for quality analysis.
· Supervise scouting of soybean and wheat acres, and supply required customer reporting information.
Requirements
- A 4-year college degree in Agriculture preferred but no mandatory
- Agricultural background is beneficial
- Computer skills required, advanced skills preferred
- Understanding of seed production or minimum of four years of related experience
- Excellent communications skills with positive attitude
- Employee team building skills
- Attentive to detail and accuracy
- Well organized
About Remington Seeds
Founded in 1984, Remington Seeds is a leader in seed production and one of the world’s largest third-party producers of corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum, and sunflowers. With over 30 state-of-the-art facilities, including locations in California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, and Texas, and trusted grower partnerships across the U.S. and abroad, we provide complete seed services backed by innovation, strict quality standards, and a customer-first approach.
Our Culture
At Remington Seeds, our culture is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that culture is our strategy, and we are proud to foster an environment built on respect, treating employees like family, and maintaining a customer-first mindset. Guided by our core business principles of Safety, Respect, Sustainability, Customer Service, and Efficiency—we strive to create a workplace where employees can thrive, grow, and feel valued every day.
Benefits
We offer competitive benefits, including PTO, paid holidays, medical/dental/vision coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, profit sharing, and ongoing learning opportunities.
Remington Seeds is an equal opportunity employer.