Field Operations Manager

CortevaLitchfield, IL
111d$100,580 - $125,720

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!

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Experienced in row crop with emphasis on seed production.
  • Demonstrated people management experience; train, lead, and motivate team members and business partners.
  • Knowledgeable about production agriculture and production plant operations.
  • Possess strong seedsmanship skills and general product knowledge.
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills, strategic analysis, and communication skills.
  • Valid US Driver's License and an acceptable driving record.
  • Willing and able to obtain appropriate pesticide applicator license/certification.
  • Willing and able to perform all physical and technical demands of the job with or without accommodation.
  • Willing and able to work extra hours including weekends and holidays when required during seasonal peaks.

Nice To Haves

  • 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.
  • 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.
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