Farm Manager, Innovation

This position is required to be on-site.

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity. 

Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; Proven®Seed and Dyna-Gro®Seed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services. 

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities We efficiently serve growers’ needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien and Nutrien Ag Solutions. 

The Innovation Farm Manager will manage all aspects of agronomic practices required for crop production and the showcasing of agronomic, product, and service solutions of our Champaign, IL Innovation Farm. As the Farm Manager, they will be responsible for collaborating with other farm managers, product management, technical services, sustainability, digital and sales to demonstrate new products, services, and integrated solutions. 

What you will do: 

• Establish an agronomic network internally and externally to help build out the asset and define whole acre solutions to showcase.
• Execute and maintain agronomic and whole acre demonstrations that showcase the power and efficacy of integrated solutions that solve key grower challenges.
• Collection and dissemination of demonstration results.
• Assist in development of well-defined SOPs for all aspects of the farm operations including general production practices, fertility application, and all other aspects of the operation.
• Manage internal and external labor as needed to complete all tasks required during an annual cycle.
• Clearly define and communicate duties, responsibilities, authority, and expectations to direct reports.
• Set up, execute, and participate in onsite training events.
• Leverage digital agronomy solutions and agronomic sales programs on the innovation farm.
• Develop first-hand experience on machine-enabled agronomy (i.e. latest precision equipment and digital technology).
• Lead tours of the innovation farm for stakeholders and community members.
• Model our core value of safety by leading and enabling a culture in which you and your team are actively contributing to a safe work environment.

What you will bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree; or experience in lieu of.
• Agricultural based degree desired.
• 8 years of related experience.
• Including 2 years’ or more experience managing people.
• 5+ years of relevant management experience in vocational agricultural or a combination in supervisory, education, and work experience preferred.
• Experience with farm management systems (Echelon, QGIS, etc.)
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word/Excel).
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%.

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today! 

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien’s compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. 

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. 

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