Seed Production Agronomist

Jonesboro, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

**WILL NEED TO BE LOCATED IN JONESBORO OR SURROUNDING AREAS**

Strategic Production & Grower Management:

Contract production acres with growers utilizing digital platforms for efficient management and transparent communication.
Develop and maintain data-driven grower evaluation systems to optimize yield quality and sustainability.
Build strong grower relationships providing technical expertise and promoting sustainable practices.
Optimize seed availability and market responsiveness based on variety characteristics quality standards and crop delivery.

Advanced Agronomic Program Execution:

Design and implement cutting-edge agronomic programs (IPM nutrient management field inspections) using imagery and AI-driven predictive analytics.
Make data-informed pesticide and agronomic recommendations to optimize yield COGP and environmental impact.
Awareness and practical knowledge of current and emerging precision agriculture technologies (e.g. VRT auto-steer advanced irrigation robotic scouting).
Evaluate pilot and integrate new agricultural technologies and digital tools for efficiency and sustainability.

Data Management & Digital Tool Implementation:

Oversee comprehensive data collection from field operations and grower interactions using advanced digital tools (GIS farm management software IoT sensors Cropwise).
Analyze data to identify trends optimize decisions and generate actionable insights for yield quality and resource allocation.
Develop digital dashboards and reporting systems for KPI monitoring.
Champion AI/machine learning applications for predictive modeling (e.g. yield forecasting pest risk) and prescriptive agronomy.

Operational Excellence & Quality Assurance:

Coordinate receiving activities with Plant Operations using digital scheduling and inventory systems.
Manage administrative duties (contracts data input QMS meetings pricing harvest disposition) within digital frameworks.
Coordinate bin sampling for timely safe and QMS-compliant representative samples using digital tracking.
Oversee site internal Quality Labs and personnel integrating digital quality control and traceability.

Innovation Sustainability & HSE Leadership:

Foster an operational culture adhering to HSE and corporate policies; lead Goal Zero initiatives.
Collaborate with R&D to test/implement new production concepts focusing on sustainable and resource-efficient solutions.
Stay current with production technology scientific advancements and develop specialized skills (e.g. data analytics AI/ML automation fertility/irrigation management).
Possess cross-functional knowledge of plant activities (conditioning treating packaging warehousing) with an emphasis on digital integration.

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Agronomy Plant Science or related field.
5 years in seed production precision agriculture or advanced agronomy.
Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) highly preferred; precision agriculture/data analytics certifications a plus.
In-depth understanding of row crop physiology soil science IPM nutrient management and sustainable practices.
Familiarity with AI/Machine Learning principles and applications in agriculture. Hands-on experience preferred.
Proficiency in agricultural software (e.g. SMS Advanced Climate FieldView) GIS remote sensing and data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau).
Strong knowledge of IoT devices sensor technologies and automation in crop production.
Understanding of data management privacy and cybersecurity in agriculture.

Additional Information :

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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Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

**WILL NEED TO BE LOCATED IN JONESBORO OR SURROUNDING AREAS** Strategic Production & Grower Management:Contract production acres with growers utilizing digital platforms for efficient management and transparent communication.Develop and maintain data-driven grower evaluation systems to optimize yie...