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Agriculture Strategy Development Manager, CRP

Employer
American Crystal Sugar Company
Location
Moorhead, MN
Salary
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Industry
Agriculture
Role
Business Analyst
Job Type
Long-Term

Job Details



The Ag Strategy Development Mgr will manages the development and implementation of strategic agronomic improvement initiatives within the Agriculture Department. Examples include analyzing shareholder practice information to identify best agronomic practices to maximize returns to the shareholders and the Company, implementing change initiatives throughout the Ag department, reviewing the effectiveness of all Ag department functions to identify improvement opportunities.

Benefits:
  • Medical insurance with HSA dollars
  • Free Dental
  • Vacation & Sick time
  • Paid holidays per year
  • 401k with match
  • Relocation
  • Annual Bonus
  • Short and Long-term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Duties included but not limited to:
  • Manages the development and implementation of strategic agronomic improvement initiatives focusing on shareholder profitability. In order to achieve the goals of multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously, the incumbent needs to engage, coordinate and leverage work from Ag Teams and individual Ag department staff members on those initiatives.
  • Improves Ag department functions such as the annual contracting process, disease management, field measuring, adding acres in the spring, reducing them in the fall and minimizing total beet freight costs.
  • Analyzes and oversees the management of the Grower Practices System Database (GPS) and collection process identifying trends and associations between practices and economic results.
  • Develops theories for change in practices based on analyses. Works to establish and maintain solid working relationships with shareholders and Ag staff in exploring possibilities and the practicality of theories. May test theories with individual shareholders to further quantify expected results in actual field conditions. Input from Ag staff is important in the development and execution of initiatives.
  • Develops shareholder communications of improvement initiatives in a clear and concise manner through written materials, and speaking to groups of shareholders and other interested parties.


Minimum Requirements

  • Completion of a degree in business, agronomy, agricultural engineering or a related field.
  • Five to eight years of related work experience is required.
  • Well developed analytical skills, both strategic and creative, problem solving abilities.
  • An understanding of statistics.
  • An extensive business background with strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Agricultural industry knowledge preferred.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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OUR WORKPLACE: 

American Crystal Sugar Company’s goal is to have the best workforce in the sugar industry.  We believe in working hard, taking pride in our accomplishments, and celebrating our successes. And our employees are our number one asset.  That’s why American Crystal Sugar Company jobs are available for people of all backgrounds and skill sets, and why we offer competitive compensation, benefit packages, and more.

We’re also champions of safety and customer satisfaction, and strive to be a progressive leader within the sugar industry. Our commitment is to be fair to all individuals while providing a safe and productive work environment that encourages the best in everyone. 

Year round positions offer Medical, Dental, Vacation, Holiday, Sick, Pension, 401k, and more!

American Crystal Sugar Company is a drug free workplace and conducts
pre-employment drug tests and criminal background checks. Equal Opportunity Employer
 

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