Continuous Improvement Consultant

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February 4, 2026 (13 days left to apply) job requisition :
245162WCorteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a Continuous Improvement Consultant 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 – solving the world’s food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first.

The Regional Continuous Improvement (CI) Consultant drives operational excellence and cultural transformation across Global Seed Operations. This role leads regional CI projects, supports global initiatives, and ensures measurable impact on cost, quality, reliability, and efficiency. Acting as a change agent, the CI Consultant fosters adoption of CI methodologies, delivers training, and partners with cross-functional leaders to align improvement efforts with strategic objectives and financial targets.
** Responsibilities:
*** Lead regional CI projects and support global initiatives ensuring measurable impact on cost, quality, reliability, and efficiency.
* Act as a change agent by driving adoption of CI methodologies and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
* Develop and deliver formal training and coaching on Lean, Six Sigma, and CI tools to build organizational capability.
* Support Lean Management System implementations and ongoing sustainment of the management system.
* Use data and analytics to identify improvement opportunities and monitor performance.
* Partner with cross-functional leaders to align CI initiatives with strategic objectives and financial targets.
* Facilitate kaizen events, workshops, and problem-solving sessions to accelerate improvement.
* Support governance processes and maintain accurate reporting of CI initiatives.
* Collaborate across functions to ensure global standards are adapted and deployed effectively at the regional level.
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* Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, agronomy or related field
* Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt is desired in advance or should be developed within 1 years in the role
* Experience in CI, Lean, Six Sigma, change management or operational excellence roles, is preferred .
* Proficiency in data analytics, visualization tools (Minitab, Power BI, Tableau)
* Excellent communication and influencing skills; ability to lead without authority.
* Ability to present and facilitate effectively across all organizational levels.
* Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or agricultural operations preferred.
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* Note:

*** Qualifications and responsibilities may be adjusted based on the candidate’s experience and potential. Candidates with less experience may be considered for a lower job grade with opportunities to grow into the full scope of the role.
** Travel Requirements:
*** Domestic travel required up to 25%; incidental international travel may be required.
** 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
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Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.
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