Under the direction of the Breeding Manager, leads the zero chill breeding activities in Peru. This includes but is not limited to developing crossing plans, making selections, managing projects and processes and related operations, and overseeing data collection and reporting. Provides direction and guidance to breeding and field staff to optimize breeding activities for zero and low chill levels, while supporting genetic enrichment across other chill levels.
This position reports to the Breeding Manager and supervises other employees in the department. This position collaborates with other managers and departments in the company and has frequent interactions with customers, visitors, and guests of Fall Creek.
Office, nursery, and field setting. May be exposed to weather, insects, bees, pollen, fertilizers, and agricultural chemicals. Requires working under hot conditions in greenhouses...