Field Operations Manager

Location: Connell

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245247WAt 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 Connell, Washington production facility. We offer all the benefits that a Fortune 500 company has to offer while also providing a community feel.

VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation is available for this position.

This role will be on-site at the Corteva location, reporting to the Connell, WA facility.
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* What You’ll Do:

*** Direct all aspects of grower relations, including but not limited to; acreage allocations, contracts, conflict resolution.
* 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.
* Collaborate with Hermiston Field Operations Manager to Co-Manage PNW field operations while fostering a team culture between Connell and Hermiston site employees.
* Support site and network leadership on production plant operational questions related to your areas and responsibilities.
* Management of commercial and parent 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.
* Other duties as assigned.
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* Education:

*** You have a Bachelor’s degree.
** What Skills You Need:
*** You are experienced in row crop with emphasis on seed production.
* You have demonstrated people management experience; train, lead, and motivate teach and coach a variety of team members and business partners (growers, contractors, etc.).
* You are knowledgeable about production agriculture and production plant operations.
* You possess strong seedsmanship skills and general product knowledge.
* You have demonstrated problem solving skills, strategic analysis, and communication skills.
* You have a valid US Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record.
* You are willing and able to obtain appropriate pesticide applicator license/certification.
* You are willing and able to perform all physical and technical demands of the job with or without accommodation.
* You are willing and able to work extra hours including weekends and holidays when required during seasonal peaks to ensure a successful and high producing yield.
** Preferences – It Would Be Great If You Have:
*** Your degree in an agricultural related discipline.
* Grower relations skills and experience.
* Knowledge of specific crop contracts, specific crop quality plans, location field safety programs.
* Knowledge of digital agriculture culture.
* Washington and Oregon Pesticide Applicator License
* Certified Crop Advisor
** 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…