Description

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. We have an exciting opportunity for a Field Operations Manager to join our company at our York, NE production facility. We offer all the benefits that a Fortune 500 company has to offer while also providing a community feel. We are looking for candidates who take initiative, love to learn, work hard, and have a stable work history.

*Please note there is NO visa sponsorship available for this position.

Benefits: Let's peek at how you can grow your wellbeing, health, and future at Corteva!

• Enjoy competitive wages based on qualifications, education, and experience.
• Strike a better work-life balance with robust time off benefits; new hires start with 4 weeks off each year. We also have excellent paid maternity, paternal and well-being leave.
• Prepare for your future with our competitive retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement program, and more.
• Enjoy access to health benefits for you and your family on your FIRST day of employment.
• And much, much more!

Responsibilities – What You Will Do:

How will you help us grow? It matters to us, and it matters to you!

• 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.

Qualifications

Requirements – Who You Are:

What expertise have you grown? What do you bring to the table?

• You have a Bachelor's degree.
• You are experienced in row crop with emphasis on seed production.
• You have demonstrated people management experience; train, lead, 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.

Preferences – It Would Be Great If You Have:

• 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.

Ready to grow your perspectives, impact and career? We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. Start by applying to this opportunity today!