Supervisor, Cane Farmer Production Development Services

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.

All applications submitted must include the following:

• Cover letter
• Résumé
• Updated police record
• Two (2) reference letters
• Copies of recent transcript

The Supervisor, Cane Farmer Production Development Services, will serve as a strategic link between farmers and the company to drive continuous improvement in sugar cane yields for farmers with core responsibilities as follows:

• Responsible for leading and overseeing farmer support programs in AgGrowPro that are aimed at increasing sugarcane productivity, improving farm management practices, and enhancing sustainable cane production.
• Coordinates the recruitment and implementation of quality farm services between teams: of field officers, agronomists and farm credit.
• Manage farm development initiatives (e.g. replanting, ratoon management, fertilization programs) and ensure alignment with factory production targets.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, Sustainable Business Agriculture, Crop Science, or a related field (master’s degree would be an asset).
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in sugar cane production or agricultural research extension.
• Strong knowledge of sugarcane agronomy and farm management systems
• Supervisory or management experience is an asset. 
• Valid driver’s license

Skills and Competencies: 

• Strong leadership and team supervision skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and farmer engagement skills.
• Strategic planning and execution skills.
• Excellent Data analysis and reporting writing skills.
• Ability to work independently with good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Project and budget management capability.
• Proficiency in agriculture software, GIS, drone technology, and data management tools.

 Roles and Responsibilities:

• Recruit, design and implement cane productivity improvement programs.
• Work closely with Cane Farmer Relations team, Agronomists and Cane Farmer Credit to identify and implement yield improvement farm services for independent cane farmers.
• Supervise and coordinate field technicians to recruit cane farms for the yield improvement program.
• Develop annual work plan aligned with field and factory cane supply forecasts.
• Build strong working relationships with cane farmers and farmer associations.
• Organize training workshops, field demonstrations, and extension services.
• Monitor and analyze yield data, acreage expansion, and replanting rates.
• Ensure adherence with agricultural, environmental, health& safety, and industry standards.
• Assist in preparation and management of departmental budgets.
• Oversee allocation of equipment, vehicles and agricultural inputs.
• Monitor cost-effectiveness of developmental programs.

                                                           All applications submitted must include the following and addressed to:

                                                Sr. Human Resources Manager

                                                Belize Sugar Industries Limited

                                                Tower Hill, Orange Walk

All applications submitted must include the following:

• Cover letter
• Résumé
• Updated police record
• Two (2) reference letters
• Copies of recent transcript

The deadline for submitting the applications and all required documents is March 27, 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.