Research operations lead – Passo Fundo/RS

RS | Rio Grande do Sul
Efetivo (CLT)
Engenheiro Agrônomo

Responsabilities

• Oversee all daily operations, ensuring the highest standards of safety. Active engagement in safety is essential, with a strong emphasis on fostering a culture where all team members are committed to safety.
• Drive excellence in research and operational activities across crops, with a primary focus on corn and soybean.
• Develop and execute optimal resource plans (including labor, infrastructure, land, machinery) to meet company and Passo Fundo Research Center objectives.
• Coordinate all planting, agricultural practices, data collection and harvesting needed for yield tests and nurseries, ensuring the data is collected on time and meets high-quality standards.
  Work with partners, breeders, and logistics lead to meet the breeding programs demands.
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, innovation, and employee development. Provide effective leadership, guidance, and support to all team members, fostering a teamwork-oriented culture. Recruit, orient, supervise, and develop local and remote employees.
• Ensure full compliance with internal and external regulations. Certify that all the licenses and environmental requirements are implemented and that all environmental, health, and security programs are fully executed.
• Perform administrative tasks related to estimating demand, managing budgets, and controlling the use of resources within expected timelines. Actively manage the research station by interacting with third-party companies, coordinating collaborative projects, and ensuring the proper maintenance of all facilities.
• Coordinate and monitor process efficiencies, identify challenges, and make data-driven decisions to optimize operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or related areas.
• Master’s degree in Agronomy or related areas (Ph.D. preferred).
• Three years of management experience and a strong agronomy background. Familiarity with product development and applied research.
• Experience in research trials and project management.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience in a leadership role, demonstrating strong leadership, initiative, and organizational skills. Ability to interact with and effectively lead a diverse workforce.
• Excellent decision-making skills, with the capacity to analyze complex situations and make the best decisions.
• Availability for travel.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Residence in Passo Fundo.
• Category B or higher driver’s license.