Grower

Execute outlined growing procedures and process to deliver quality cuttings that meet customer requirements on a consistent basis. Responsible for the growing and crop culture of assigned crops. Provide strong hands-on technical skills and knowledge of horticulture crop production to produce the highest quality cuttings. Work in collaboration with all teams on site to implement growing protocols and be able to communicate with farm leadership team.Duties:Responsible for all aspects of growing of assigned crops and NPI grown at Syngenta Alva farm in close cooperation with other growers and production manager.Guide and direct the growing process for assigned crops and be able to conduct several trials.Responsible for propagation, irrigation, fertilizer, plant growth regulator application, crop maintenance.Work with IMP and pathology departments on monitoring and diagnosis of insect and disease in compliance with WPS practices.Work with operations team to resolve growing issues and deliver the highest quality products.Responsible to program and monitor the environmental control computer as per the crop requirements.Manage crop nutrients standards and interpret nutrient testing results to solve production problems and optimize growing conditions.Update internal growing protocols, procedures, processes and work instructions in collaboration with other team members based on the current production practices.