Seed Production Agronomist

Syngenta Group • Caldwell, ID

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Execute established Large Seeded Vegetable (LSV) seed production plans to ensure a consistent, timely supply of high-quality seed. The role supports successful production of critical regional genetics through technical coordination with Supply Chain, Research & Development, growers, and third-party vendors. It includes contracting production volumes, planning and managing seed fields, recommending agronomic and pesticide practices, and coordinating with internal quality and production teams. The position also supports new production concepts, maintains current production expertise, and supervises employees and third-party personnel as required.

The role requires walking seed production fields in any weather, working seven days a week during critical periods of the year, and extensive travel during peak times. The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and hold a valid driver’s license.

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.
• Ability to 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Geographically contract required production volumes with growers and vendors 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, developing hybrid placement strategies, creating preliminary field maps, entering data in SAP, and creating field recipes.
• Develop and implement agronomic programs for production-field weeds, diseases, and insects, along with timely field inspection programs.
• Provide pesticide and agronomic recommendations to optimize yield, quality, and cost of goods produced (COGP).
• Perform administrative duties, including signing vendor contracts, collecting, preparing, and entering report data, and conducting Quality Management System (QMS) meetings.
• Promote compliance with Health Safety Environment (HSE) and 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.
• Keep current with production technology and develop specialized skills in systems, data analysis, equipment maintenance, fertility, and irrigation management to support growers and vendors.
• Apply cross-functional knowledge of 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first day.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Profit sharing and retirement savings contribution.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Education assistance.
• Wellness programs.
• Corporate discounts.
• Flexible work options.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time