Agronomy Supervisor_

Proctor

Description

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what's next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture - leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.

The Agronomy Supervisor will work with the Breeding team to provide agronomic support and leadership within the West Memphis research station. The Associate will manage the Agronomy team while working across functions to achieve successful research trials and quality advancement in all crops.

Responsibilities - What You'll Do:

+ Works with station Ops Lead to set priorities for the agronomy team and directs field contacts for corn, cotton, canola, and IMPACT testing sites. Works with cooperators to finalize contracts and select quality testing locations.

+ Works with team members to maintain collaborative contacts between station ops lead, phenotyping lead, area agronomists, and breeding scientists to ensure research goals are met to expectations.

+ Have a general understanding/interest in learning about the application/use of experimental design, applied agricultural biotechnology, data analysis, use of GPS/GIS systems, and have an open mindset for learning beyond current experiences and knowledge.

+ Help with seed lab activities including spreadsheet manipulation, seed sorting, inventorying, and supervision of hourly employees.

+ Will be an integrated member of the West Memphis Team, participate in regional safety committees and audits, administer center-wide safety programs, and comply with all center and company policies.

+ Manage and plan goals for direct reports and work with station Ops Lead to assign end of year ratings.

+ Operate all types of farm equipment and minimize down time by correcting issues quickly and staying current with preventive maintenance.

+ Periods of extended work hours and overnight travel during planting and harvest will be required.

+ Identify improvements in procedures and protocols within allotted time constraints.

+ Identify appropriate and efficient uses of station research project resources.

+ Direct logistics of ME equipment and employees to complete research tasks in a timely manner.

+ Able to troubleshoot agricultural equipment issues.

+ Make daily decisions associated with conducting experiments that reflect Company Policies.

+ Decide priority of work activities to meet assigned deadlines, balancing all assigned projects.

Qualifications

What Skills You Need:

+ Bachelor's degree with up to 4 years industry related experience.

+ Experience with agricultural equipment (tractors, planters, combines) and on-farm usage.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills organizational skills and computer skills/experience.

+ Excellent personal interaction skills and ability to work as a team member with a diverse group of people.

+ Willing and able to work overtime hours, weekends, during seasonal peak periods like planting and harvest

+ Must be capable of doing physical lifting (up to 50lbs).

+ Must have a clean driving record.

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits - How We'll Support You:

+ 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

+ Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits (orteva.com/2024-us-benefits-guide)

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Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:

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