Field Operations Manager

Corteva, Inc. • Litchfield, IL

58d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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, 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees