General information
Organisation
Limagrain Europe is a pure seed player company with solid agricultural roots. Under its LG, international brand, the company is developing innovative solutions based on a multi-crop offer through 20 subsidiaries. LG is one of the European seed leaders in maize, wheat, barley, oilseed rape and sunflower seeds available in more than 50 countries.
Limagrain Europe is contributing to progress in Agriculture every day, by offering genetic and agronomic solutions that allow farmers to achieve better performance while meeting environmental challenges and societal expectations.
Limagrain Europe is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an agricultural cooperative owned by French farmers and an international group, the fourth largest seed company worldwide. As a creator and producer of plant varieties, Limagrain distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and agri-food products.
For further information, visit us at: www.limagrain-europe.com
Reference
2024-9934
Position description
Employment Type
Fixed Term
Contract duration
12
Contractual hours
Full-time
Function
RESEARCH & INNOVATION - RESEARCH OPERATIONS
Main Goal
Within the Maize Research Department, we are looking for a Maize Seed Production Research Technician.
Reporting to the Seed Production Manager, you will participate in various tasks both at the station and in the field.
Your Responsibilities
Your main duties will include:
Managing a sector for crop monitoring (detasseling/irrigation) in collaboration with farmers.
Conducting ratings and observations in our production plots.
Organizing planting/harvesting operations.
Participating in processing operations (sorting, threshing, packaging).
Managing seasonal workers assigned to seed production activities and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Preparing end-of-season results/summaries and participating in departmental work meetings.
Job description
Your main responsibilities are as follows:
You manage a sector for crop monitoring (detasseling/irrigation) in collaboration with farmers.
You conduct ratings and observations in our production plots.
You organize planting/harvesting operations.
You participate in processing operations (sorting, threshing, packaging).
You manage seasonal workers assigned to seed production activities and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
You prepare end-of-season results/summaries and participate in departmental work meetings.
Skills: what we expect of you
Do you have a higher education qualification equivalent to a BAC +2 to BAC +3 degree, or relevant experience?
Do you hold a standard driving license (a category EB license would be a plus)?
Do you have strong agronomic knowledge and an interest in outdoor work?
Are you rigorous, autonomous, a good communicator, with strong observation skills, a good sense of synthesis, a proven ability to supervise seasonal staff, and a strong team spirit?
Then this position will interest you!
If, in addition, you are comfortable with IT tools, particularly the Microsoft Office suite, and are open to learning new software,
then you are the candidate we are looking for!
This position is available as a 12-month fixed-term contract at our site in Longué-Jumelles (49), near Saumur.
Your benefits and working environment
Joining us means benefiting from various advantages:
Performance bonus
Profit-sharing bonus
Family health insurance
Additional retirement plan
Employee benefits (works council)
An onboarding program and regular training.
Joining Limagrain means becoming part of an agricultural cooperative and an international Group offering career opportunities in France and worldwide.
At Limagrain, we promote diversity & inclusion, which are sources of progress and enrichment for the company.
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Recruitment process
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Our recruitment process consists of several steps:
The first step involves a screening of applications by Tiffany, our Talent Acquisition Manager. A phone prequalification may take place.
A first interview is organized with the future manager.
A second HR interview is scheduled shortly after.
Finally, feedback is provided to the candidates.
Company
LIMAGRAIN EUROPE SAS
Position localization
Job location
Europe, France, Pays de Loire, Maine et Loire (49)
Location
Longué-Jumelles
Candidate criteria
Minimum level of education required
Short-cycle tertiary education
Minimum level of experience required
1 year
Requester
Position start date
23/09/2024
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