Job Description
Job Title:  Farm Mgr, Innovation
Requisition ID:  31668
Location:  Champaign, IL, USA, 61820
Workplace Type:  On-Site
Experience Level:  Mid-Senior Level
Job Type:  Full Time

 

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: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

 

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.  

 

The Innovation Farm Manager will manage all aspects of agronomic practices required for crop production and the showcasing of agronomic, product, and service solutions. As an Innovation 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'll Do:

 

  • Execute and maintain agronomic and whole acre demonstrations that showcase the power and efficacy of integrated solutions that solve key grower challenges
  • Collect and manage data—including tissue samples, scouting observations, soil samples, and demonstration results—within company‑approved shared systems
  • Provide written weekly in‑depth reporting on farm operations, accomplishments, and forward‑looking plans to support alignment and decision‑making
  • 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
  • Assist with set up and execution of onsite training events
  • Leverage digital agronomy solutions and agronomic sales programs on the innovation
  • 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
  • Ensure compliance by maintaining all necessary UAS credentials and certifications for application use
  • Other duties as required

What You'll Bring:

 

Required Education and Experience:

 

  • Bachelor's degree; experience in lieu of degree considered
    • Agricultural-based degree desired
  • 8 years of related experience
    • Including 2 or more years of experience managing people
  • Experience with farm management systems (Echelon, QGIS, etc.)
  • Excellent time management skills

 

Preferred Education and Experience:

 

  • 5+ years of relevant management experience in vocational agriculture or a combination of supervisory, education, and work experience
  • Willingness to travel, including to market areas in other states
  • Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

 

Required Skills:

 

Knowledge (theoretical or practical understanding of a subject)

  • Prepare and maintain land to support agronomic needs of corn and soybean production, as well as other potential crops
  • Obtain and maintain required permits, licenses, and other regulatory documentation for farm and crop operations

Skills (proficiencies developed through training or experience)

  • Execute and maintain agronomic and whole-acre demonstrations
  • Document insights and collaborate with Innovation Farm teams to share knowledge and techniques

Abilities (qualities of being able to do something)

  • Collaborate with other farm managers and across the business
  • Establish an agronomic network internally and externally
  • Host internal and external groups and field days throughout the year

 

Compensation & Benefits: 

 

The salary range for this role, Champaign, IL, is between $$96,000 - 150,000. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

 

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions.  Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.  Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.   

 

In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee.  Details will be discussed through the application process.  

 

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position.  The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.  Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.   

 

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, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.    

 

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. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.    

 

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien  

 

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