Manager Production Corn

Company Description

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs. 

Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.  

Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.

Job Description

• Responsible for contracting seed production acres with growers to maximize yields with a focus on producing a quality crop.
• Develop a long-term production strategy to ensure a consistent quality and reliable supply.
• Coordinate harvest activities in conjunction with the site’s Plant Operations Lead to meet conditioning schedules.
• Develop clear performance metrics for field production staff, including the Production Agronomist’s.
• Responsible for scheduling planting, detasseling, and harvest activities with growers and 3rd party contractors.
• Develop and maintain a grower evaluation system to drive increased quality and yields.
• Set and maintain operational field budgets in conjunction with Site Manager and Corn Business Controller.
• Perform post-season yield analysis using Geographic Information System (GIS) tools to evaluate the effectiveness of the growing area and field.

Qualifications

Critical knowledge:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Excellent leadership, project management and communication skills.
• Excellent Agronomic and pest management skills.
• Knowledge of seed production terminology and practices.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to work in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.

Critical experience:

• Minimum 5 years in seed production/planning experience.
• Experience with working in a cross-functional team.
• Demonstrated success of leading a team.
• Experience with working in a high stress environment.

Additional Information

What We Offer: 

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs. 
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.  
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution. 
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits. 

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. 
Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI 

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

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