Seed Production Agronomist
Seed Production Agronomist
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Job Description
Within the North America Field Production organization execute established Small Seed Vegetables (SSV) seed production orders to assure that Syngenta has a consistent timely and reliable supply of high-quality seed in the Cage Production Program and/or Commercial Open Field. Manage and Deliver successful production results of critical genetics in the Sacramento Valley region through direct growers and third-party vendors.
Responsibilities
- Geographically contract required production volumes with growers and/or vendors to maximize yield minimize freight costs and deliver seed meeting all standards and specifications
- Develop and maintain grower and vendor relationships both internal and external to drive increased yields and quality
- Understand species and variety characteristics seed quality standards and crop delivery requirements to optimize seed availabilities
- Develop and implement programs regarding agronomic issues in production fields including weed disease and insect programs and timely field inspection programs
- General administrative management duties including collecting preparing inputting data for reports
- Foster an operational culture founded on adherence to all applicable HSE and other corporate policies procedures and guidelines
- Work with FPR and GPCSs to test/implement new production concepts and techniques in Protected Culture (Cage/Net House) and Open Field Productions
- Remain current with latest production technology and develop specialized skills (i.e. systems data analysis equipment maintenance fertility irrigation mgmt. etc.) to support vendors and parent seed program
- Cross functional knowledge and experience of plant activities: conditioning treating packaging warehouse and distribution activities
Qualifications :
Critical knowledge
- Requires a Bachelors Degree in Agronomy Business/Plant Science or related field; equivalent professional experience and/or training in addition to the experience requirement will be considered
- Typically requires 3 years of related experience
- Fluent in English (spoken and written). Bilingual in Spanish is a plus but not required
Critical experience
- Knowledge of general industry procedures practices and terminology
- Knowledge on Cucurbit/Solanaceae seed production techniques
- Excellent communication skills
- PC and business software skills
- Strong agronomic and pest/disease management skills
Additional Information :
Salary Range: $66400 - $99600 per year
What We Offer
A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members
We offer flexible work options to support your work and personal needs
Full Benefit Package (Medical Dental & Vision) that starts your first day
401k plan with company match Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
Paid Vacation 9 Paid Holidays Maternity and Paternity Leave Education Assistance Wellness Programs Corporate Discounts among other benefits
Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
( Employment Opportunity Commissions (EEOC)
( Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
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Employment Type :
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Employment Type
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