Seed Science Operations Agronomy Manager

Now hiring! Seed Science Operations Agronomy Manager

 

Seymour, IL

 

We are looking for a Seed Science Operations (SSO) Agronomy Manager to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Seymour, IL.

 

Come create chemistry with us!

 

BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture. 

As a SSO Agronomy Manager you will support the site SSO team by overseeing operational plans, driving collaborations within the team, facilitating workflows, executing field trial protocols, maintaining and managing efficient resources, training and mentoring site staff, helping manage assets and budgets, and helping ensure the team delivers high quality data for product advancement.

As a Seed Science Operations Agronomy Manager, you create chemistry by...

• Managing small plot field trials from planting to harvest, including activities such as trialing location identification, field or seedbed preparation, planting, scouting, in-crop pesticide applications, pest (insect and disease) identification & monitoring, phenotypic data collection throughout the season, harvesting, seed quality analysis, data reporting, presenting, etc… 
• Adhering to stewardship, regulatory, quality, and safety compliance guidelines, policies, and procedures.  This includes documentation, record keeping, data management, trial management, periodic trainings, audits, etc…
• Providing mid-year and year-end employee performance & development reviews for direct reports and conduct local HR duties for site staff.
• Developing collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.  These may include, but are not limited to, Breeding & Trait Development Managers, SSO Agronomists, Regulatory,Stewardship, Strategic Marketing, Crop Protection, Analytical Services, area growers, universities, various equipment service providers, etc…

If you have...

• PhD with minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, MS with minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, BS with minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or High School Diploma with minimum of 12 years of relevant experience. 
• Relevant experience in crop yield trialing, high throughput phenotyping, crop modelling, crop management and/or experimental designs.
• 2 years of people management experience, setting day-to-day operational objective for teams.
• Extensive knowledge of soybean agronomics. Knowledge of corn agronomics, a plus. 
• Strong skill sets in organization, communication, and interpersonal understanding, with the ability to work independently or in a team environment (in a supporting role or as a supervisor).
• Demonstrate problem solving skills and the ability to be flexible within dynamic situations, to ensure minimal impact on data and production.
• Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting tractors, sprayers, planters, plot combines, and/or other related small plot equipment.
• Ability to travel up to 10%, domestically and potentially internationally, as well
   

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

 

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, ma