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.