Superintendent, R&D & Sustainability Agriculture

The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®.  ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

The Superintendent, R&D & Sustainability Agriculture position will lead agricultural research and sustainability initiatives to improve crop performance, ensure environmental compliance, and support the integration of innovative, data‑driven practices across field operations, while providing technical guidance to teams and contributing to the company’s long‑term sustainable agriculture goals.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Environmental Science, or a related field (master’s degree would be an asset)
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in sugar cane agronomy, agricultural research, or sustainability programs
• Experience managing field trials, environmental initiatives, or agricultural projects
• Supervisory or team leadership experience is an asset
• Valid driver’s license.

Skills and Competencies: 

• Strong leadership and team‑coordination skills.
• Solid knowledge of sugarcane cultivation and sustainable agriculture practices.
• Experience managing agricultural field trials and collecting high‑quality field data.
• Proficiency with agriculture software, GIS, drone technology, and data‑management tools.
• Strong data‑analysis, research, and report‑writing capabilities.
• Ability to work independently with excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.

 Roles and Responsibilities:

• Designing, implementing, and managing sugar cane agronomic research trials and crop experiments.
• Analyzing field data and preparing technical reports with actionable recommendations.
• Develop and implement environmental sustainability programs aligned with corporate and regulatory requirements
• Promote soil conservation, water management, biodiversity protection, and climate‑smart agriculture
• Provide technical guidance to field supervisors, technicians, and farmers
• Integrate R&D findings into commercial field operations
• Supervise the day‑to‑day activities of technicians and field teams
• Contribute to budgeting, resource planning, and cost control for R&D and sustainability projects
• Maintain accurate research reports, sustainability metrics, and field‑performance data
• Ensure compliance with agricultural, environmental, and health‑safety regulations
• Supervise R&D technicians and sustainability employees when assigned
• Represent the department in industry forums, research meetings, and stakeholder engagements

Applications must be submitted with a cover letter, résumé, updated police record, two (2) reference letters, and copies of recent transcripts. All documents should be addressed to:

 Sr. Human Resources Manager

Belize Sugar Industries Limited

Tower Hill, Orange Walk

The deadline for submitting the applications and all required documents is March 13, 2026.

For more than 100 years, our employees have taken pride in “Making Life a Little Sweeter” by providing our customers and consumers with quality service and sugar products. Our commitment to that principle drives us in all that we do and encourages us to uphold our company’s high ethical standards of business conduct to ensure our continued success.