Corteva Agriscience?has an exciting opportunity for a Production Agronomist position based in Constantine, MI facility. At Corteva Agriscience, we seek to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume. This means we will help rejuvenate the agricultural ecosystem to support people and the planet and to ensure progress for generations to come. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture - solving the world's food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first. 

As the Agronomist, you will focus on effective and efficient management of field production processes. This role capitalizes on your agronomic knowledge and ability to get in the field to collaborate with team members and achieve highest quality crops and yields. Further develop your leadership and people management skills by managing work processes, balancing workloads, and training & motivating employees. Utilize your problem-solving skills while fostering innovation, risk taking, and creativity.

This position is located in Constantine, Michigan but may have job responsibilities extending to Lakeview, MI. Corteva Agriscience offers excellent benefits including a very strong 401K matching plan, health insurance, Choice time, bonus program and many more benefits for you and your family! Come grow your career with us!

Responsibilities Include:

• Responsible for safe, effective and efficient management of field production processes, typically at the location or state/county level.

• Plans for production resources (manpower, machinery, equipment and tools, facilities and raw materials) needed to develop high quality seed on-time to meet distribution, delivery and stock transport schedules.

• Manages internal and external relationships.

• Manages field production operations through subordinate staff having full accountabilities in their respective areas.

• Provides leadership and decisions to staff on operational questions related to their areas and responsibilities.

• This job progression covers both commercial production.

• Serves as a primary field contact for seed production which includes: grower management and support (acreage planning, quality control, etc.), and coordinating production research programs at the plant level.

• Supervises field work, prepares reports as assigned by the Production Field Operations Manager.

• Responsible for training and education of seed field employees and growers in agronomy, seedsmanship and safety.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee acreage planning, strategy, education and resource allocation for field activities for a remote growing area.

• Develop a cost effective, environmentally sound method of enhancing yields

• Keep abreast of current agronomic practices, government agricultural programs, and environmental issues related to all phases of seed production.

• Work with government certifying agencies to assure all standards are met.

• Be involved in all aspects of grower relations, including but not limited to: acreage allocations, contracts, and conflict resolution.

• Management of commercial seed production fields, Field activities may operate 7 days/week, 24 hours per day portions of the year.

• Participate in strategic planning, budgetary, safety, quality, and workforce issues for production employees.

• Assists in establishing and maintaining relationships with growers, contractors and vendors.

• Serve as technical expert across a broad range of production activity.

• Meet targeted yields and other planning parameters agreed upon with Production Manager and Quality Planning and Supply Planning.

• Develop growing plan, review grower/field information and determine local acreage plans, and adjustments as plans change.

• Establish and support individual and team performance goals that are attainable and aligned with business strategy.

• Sponsor projects, team members, timelines and deliverables to ensure productivity objectives are met.

• Promote health, safety, and environmentally friendly practices.

• Ensure Process Safety Management is implemented and fully executed.

• Evaluate and analyze the local competitive seed environment.

Qualifications

What is required from you?

• Passionate about agronomy and row crop management!

• Bachelors degree in agronomy, agribusiness or related discipline.

• 1-2+ years of experience in agronomy, field science, agribusiness, or other related field.

• Possess seedsmanship skills and general product knowledge.

• Organization and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and priorities. Work well under pressure to meet deadlines

• Develop and sustain High-Performing work teams

• Computer Skills (office suite products)

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Produce Safely a high yielding quality crop year in and year

Benefits - How We'll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays

• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father

• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits

• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.

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