Seed Production Agronomist

Syngenta Group•Caldwell, ID

6d•$68,800 - $103,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Seed Production Agronomist executes established Large Seeded Vegetable (LSV) seed production plans to ensure a consistent, timely supply of high-quality seed. The role is responsible for successful production of critical regional genetics through active technical coordination with Supply Chain, Research & Development, growers, and third-party vendors. It includes contracting production volumes, optimizing yield and quality, supporting growers with agronomic recommendations, and coordinating with internal quality and operational teams. The position also supervises employees and third-party personnel as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or a related field; equivalent professional experience and/or training may be considered in addition to the experience requirement.
Knowledge of seed production procedures, practices, and terminology.
Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
PC and business software skills.
Strong agronomic and pest management skills.
Ability to walk seed production fields in any weather and work seven days a week during critical times of the year.
Ability to travel extensively during peak times of the year.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be authorized to work for Syngenta in the United States without work authorization sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) certification.

Responsibilities

Contract required production volumes with growers and vendors across the region to maximize yield, minimize costs, and meet seed quality specifications.
Develop and maintain grower and vendor evaluation systems to improve yields and quality.
Apply knowledge of species and variety characteristics, seed quality standards, and crop delivery requirements to optimize seed availability.
Manage pre-season planning, including recruiting growers, selecting and qualifying fields, planning hybrid placement, creating preliminary field maps, entering data in SAP, and creating field recipes.
Develop and implement agronomic programs for production fields, including weed, disease, and insect management and timely field inspections.
Provide pesticide and agronomic recommendations to optimize yield, quality, and COGP.
Perform administrative duties, including signing vendor contracts, collecting and preparing data, entering data for reports, and conducting Quality Management System meetings.
Promote adherence to Health Safety Environment and other corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines, and actively lead the Goal Zero safety campaign.
Work with Research & Development and Global Seed Production Specialists to test and implement new production concepts.
Stay current with production technology and develop specialized skills in areas such as systems, data analysis, equipment maintenance, fertility, and irrigation management.
Coordinate with plant activities, including conditioning, treating, packaging, warehousing, and distribution.
Coordinate with internal Quality Labs and personnel to ensure high-quality seed is delivered to customers.
Supervise employees and third-party personnel as required.