Agronomy Enablement Manager – South Division

🕒 September 10

⚜️ Louisiana, Oklahoma, +1 more states – Remote

⚜️ Louisiana – Remote 🌪️ Oklahoma – Remote 🤠 Texas – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

👔 Manager

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J.R. Simplot Company

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1929

🍽️ Food & Beverage

🏭 Manufacturing

🌾 Agriculture

Food & Beverage • Manufacturing • Agriculture

J. R. Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution. We pioneer sustainable innovations to protect our resources, and we strive to feed a growing population. At Simplot, we’re in the business of Bringing Earth’s Resources to Life.

📋 Description

• Establish and execute the strategic direction for Agronomy and Innovation initiatives across the division • Lead and develop a high-performing agronomy enablement team through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and capability development • Oversee the SGS MAP (Maximizing Agronomic Performance) program • Support development, implementation, and evaluation of agronomic innovation initiatives, including products, fertilizer programs, and digital agriculture technologies • Drive scientific validation and field adoption of emerging technologies through research partnerships, field trials, and agronomic performance evaluations • Develop and deliver advanced technical training • Build and maintain strategic relationships with universities, researchers, industry organizations, and private consultants • Provide advanced technical guidance and oversight for crop claims, agronomic recommendations, and operational processes • Partner with commercial leaders to identify opportunities that improve customer outcomes, drive sales growth, and support division objectives • Support South Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma

🎯 Requirements

• Master's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, Plant Science, or related discipline required • PhD preferred • Equivalent combinations of education and significant industry experience may be considered • 10+ years of progressive agronomic experience • Demonstrated leadership experience managing people, teams, graduate researchers, or other technical professionals • Experience developing and mentoring technical talent • Experience leading agronomic programs, research initiatives, or innovation efforts that support commercial objectives • Experience collaborating with universities, researchers, growers, and industry stakeholders preferred • Advanced expertise in crop production systems, agronomic research, field diagnostics, and data-driven decision making • Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills required • Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills • Ability to balance scientific rigor with practical business application • Must be based in the United States

🏖️ Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer • Post-offer criminal background check • Remote work arrangement