About the Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Technical Grower to join our team to work in our Test Plot located in Tocha - Coimbra. The Technical Grower will be responsible for ensuring the successful growth and development of crops in the Test Plot and managing the daily operations of the Test Plot.

Responsibilities

•  Monitor the growth and health of crops in the Test Plot and manage pests and diseases effectively. Ensure timely irrigation, fertilization, pruning, and other necessary horticultural practices are carried out.
•  Maintain detailed records of crop development and trial results.
•  Manage daily operations of the Test Plot, including supervising workers and technicians.
•  Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to develop and implement new testing initiatives

In addition to the functional responsibilities of the role, as a Driscoll’s people manager, you are responsible for the employee lifecycle, including:

•  Workforce Planning: Aligning the people plan to the business plan
•  Hiring: Find, evaluate, and hire new team members
•  Onboarding: Integrating new employees into the organization
•  Managing: Organize and coordinate activities of a team in order to achieve defined strategic objectives
•  Development: Partnering with your employees to create a plan to grow in their existing or potential future roles
•  Employee Safety: Ensure both physical and psychological safety in the workplace
•  Off-boarding: Ending an employment relationship

Candidate Profile

•  Master’s degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, or related field, preferred. Bachelor's degree required.
•  At least 3 years of experience in a similar role. 
•  Knowledge of greenhouse and field crop production. 
•  Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. 
•  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
•  Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

About Driscolls

Driscoll's is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll's is passionate about growing fresh, beautiful and delicious berries. Our values of humility, passion and trustworthiness have guided our mission to delight consumers around the world.

Driscoll's exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – meaning, no GMOs. From farm-to-table, we focus on delivering a high quality, premium berry experience with our many supply chain partners.

Driscoll's is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries™.

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Driscoll's es el proveedor líder en la comercialización de Fresas, Frambuesas, Zarzamoras y Arándanos Azules en el mundo. Con más de 100 años de herencia en agricultura y cientos de productores independiente alrededor del mundo, Driscoll's es una compañía apasionada por cultivar Berries frescas, hermosas y deliciosas. Nuestros valores de humildad, pasión y confianza han guiado nuestra misión de deleitar a los consumidores en el mundo.

Las variedades exclusivas de Driscoll's han sido desarrolladas a través de años de investigación usando sólo métodos de mejoramiento natural. De la granja a la mesa, nos enfocamos en ofrecer una experiencia de alta calidad con apoyo de nuestros socios de la cadena de suministro.

Driscoll's es la marca de confianza de sólo las mejores Berries.