Field Operations Manager

Corteva • Litchfield, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree