Seed Quality Testing Laboratory Manager

United States, Indiana, Tipton

Corteva Agriscience is a leader in delivering novel and sustainable solutions for the future of agriculture. We are seeking a Seed Quality Testing Laboratory Manager to exert leadership at our Seed Quality Testing laboratory in Tipton, IN. The incumbent will be responsible and accountable for implementation of Corteva Quality Management system at Tipton testing laboratory to ensure site safety, timely processing of testing samples, and delivery accurate results to customers.

The incumbent will lead a team of talented employees and oversee operations of one of largest SQT facilities in the world. With rest of Quality organization, he/she will deliver a culture of Quality at Corteva that focuses on customer through active engagement, board collaboration, and continuous improvements.

Responsibilities - What you will do:

Tactical execution of Quality Management System at site. Manage lab operations, budget, workforce, and make timely adjustment to meet overall business objectives and Quality strategy. Oversee site talent strategy, compliance, and safety program to ensure continued operation, safety, and freedom-to-operation. Develop, monitor respective site performance plan, drive continuous improvements, and standardization across Quality organization when applicable. Define site specific testing strategy with stakeholders on testing strategy and communicate changes. Communication, investigation, escalation, and conclusions of concerns, issues related to quality, operation, personnel, and equipment.

Job Qualification

Education and Experience: 

• Minimum of a scientific, agricultural, or engineering bachelor's degree or four-year degree with equivalent in biology, biotechnology, agronomy, engineering, or life science.
• 5+ years of experience, with minimum 3 years direct management of a high-through-out testing laboratory, seed quality testing experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge of Quality Management System, Seed Quality Testing rules and regulations, Seed Production and Supply Chain, and Biotechnology product. 
• Plan and execute budget and LRP CAPEX.
• Developing people and teams.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Demonstrated ability to champion Corteva's value, define and lead changes to drive team's continuous success.
• Experience to lead a large team and deliver tangible results.
• Ability to define and use operational metrics to drive operation efficiency, foster collaboration, and motive performance of full-time employees and contingent staff.
• Deep understanding of seed quality testing rules and regulations, ability to apply scientific methods in problem solving and method validation.
• Excellent analytical, communication, people skills to drive issue resolution, and influence broad spectrum of stakeholders.
• Progressive experiences in developing people and teams to foster a culture of belonging, achieve business results and to personnel growth.

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.

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