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Title posted on AgCareers.com - Field Operations Manager
Posted on October 24, 2024 by Employer details Corteva
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DescriptionAt 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. We have an exciting opportunity for a Field Operations Manager to join our company at our Chatham production facility. We offer all the benefits that a Fortune 500 company has to offer while also providing a community feel. We are looking for candidates who take initiative, love to learn, work hard, and have a stable work history. *Please note, there is no visa sponsorship provided for this role. What You'll Do: * Direct all aspects of grower relations, including but not limited to; acreage allocations, contracts, conflict resolution. * Responsible for maintaining a safe working environment for employees in the field. * 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. * Ability to lift up to 50 lbs * Other duties as assigned. QualificationsWhat Skills You Need: * Bachelor's degree. * Experience in row crop with emphasis on seed production. * Demonstrated people management experience; train, lead, motivate teach and coach a variety of team members and business partners (growers, contractors, etc.). * Knowledge about production agriculture and production plant operations. * Strong seedsmanship skills and general product knowledge. * Demonstrated problem solving skills, strategic analysis, and communication skills. * A valid Canadian Driver's License and an acceptable driving record required. * Ability to obtain appropriate pesticide applicator license/certification. * Ability to perform all physical and technical demands of the job with or without accommodation. * Ability to work extra hours including weekends and holidays when required during seasonal peaks to ensure a successful and high producing yield. What Makes You Stand Out: * Degree in an agricultural related discipline. * Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) or ability to obtain one. * UAV pilot license or ability to obtain one. * Grower relations skills and experience. * Knowledge of specific crop contracts, specific crop quality plans, location field safety programs. * Knowledge of digital agriculture culture.- LocationChatham, ON
- Workplace information On site
- SalaryNot available
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source AgCareers.com #967221
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