Field Operations Manager

Who We Are and What We Do:

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. 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.

Corteva has an exciting opportunity for a Field Operations Manager to join our team at our Litchfield, Illinois facility!

What You’ll Do:

• Direct all aspects of grower relations, including but not limited to; acreage allocations, contracts, conflict resolution. 
• Oversight of Integrated Pest Management program, including but not limited to; vendor selection, agreement administration, hiring, developing and managing of agronomy team and field staff.  
• Responsible for training and education of agronomy team, seed field team and growers. 
• Support site and network leadership on production plant operational questions related to your areas and responsibilities. 
• Management of commercial seed production fields. 
• Participate in strategic planning, budgetary, safety, quality, and workforce issues. 
• Work with government certifying agencies to assure all standards are met. 
• Provide coaching and leadership to a variety of team members and business partners (growers, contractors, etc.). 
• Evaluate and analyze the local competitive seed environment. 
• Serve as subject matter expert and keep up on current agronomic practices, government agricultural programs, and environmental issues related to all phases of seed production.  
• Study and identify best practices in planting, cultivation, harvesting, methods of weed/disease/insect control, technology, etc. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Education:

• You have a Bachelor’s degree

What Skills You Need:

• You are experienced in row crop with emphasis on seed production. 
• You have demonstrated people management experience; train, lead, and motivate teach and coach a variety of team members and business partners (growers, contractors, etc.). 
• You are knowledgeable about production agriculture and production plant operations. 
• You possess strong seedsmanship skills and general product knowledge. 
• You have demonstrated problem solving skills, strategic analysis, and communication skills. 
• You have a valid US Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record. 
• You are willing and able to obtain appropriate pesticide applicator license/certification. 
• You are willing and able to perform all physical and technical demands of the job with or without accommodation. 
• You are willing and able to work extra hours including weekends and holidays when required during seasonal peaks to ensure a successful and high producing yield.   

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Your degree in an agricultural related discipline. 
• Grower relations skills and experience. 
• Knowledge of specific crop contracts, specific crop quality plans, location field safety programs. 
• Knowledge of digital agriculture culture.  

Work Authorization and Relocation:

• This position does NOT offer a relocation package
• VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

Site Dedicated (100% at Corteva location):

• This role will be on site at our Corteva location

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.

The salary range for this position is $100,580.00 to $125,720.00.

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