Corteva Agriscience

Global Process Automation Manufacturing Leader

Corteva Agriscience$120K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or equivalent (advanced degree preferred)
  • 10–15+ years in industrial automation and control systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA, MES), ideally in regulated manufacturing
  • Demonstrated success leading global programs and influencing across functions (including without direct authority)
  • Strong knowledge of ISA S88/S95, GMP validation, GAMP 5, and OT cybersecurity
  • Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Proficiency with common automation platforms (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens) and MES systems
  • Ability to connect architecture decisions to business value, growth, and innovation

Responsibilities

  • Define the global shop-floor automation strategy and roadmap; build business cases and benefits.
  • Work with seed operations and cross-functional SMEs to understand regional business strategies, align automation priorities and drive adoption and execution.
  • Refine and champion global standards and process maps for PLC/HMI, SCADA, MES, and historians.
  • Lead a global automation engineering team responsible for execution and manage key vendors and partners relations.
  • Own automation scope for capital and expense projects (design, vendor selection, budget, commissioning, and qualification).
  • Evolve the delivery model (pilot approach, PM practices/tools, training, change management, and post-go-live reviews).
  • Define success metrics and track results after deployment.

Benefits

  • Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
  • 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
Full Job Description

As the Global Process Automation Manufacturing Leader, you will set the direction for shop-floor automation across the seed manufacturing global network. You will partner with seed operations, IT and operations technology (OT) teams to deliver safe, compliant, high-performing solutions that improve efficiency, reduce errors, and strengthen the overall employee experience. You will have leadership oversight of an automation portfolio aligned to business priorities and Industry 4.0 standards.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Set strategy & roadmap: Define the global shop-floor automation strategy and roadmap; build business cases and benefits.

  • Partner with stakeholders: Work with seed operations and cross-functional SMEs to understand regional business strategies, align automation priorities and drive adoption and execution. Communicate progress, risks, and decisions clearly.

  • Lead standards & governance: Refine and champion global standards and process maps for PLC/HMI, SCADA, MES, and historians to enable consistent, secure, compliant operations.

  • Lead people & partners: Lead a global automation engineering team responsible for execution. Manage key vendors and partners relations.

  • Deliver projects: Own automation scope for capital and expense projects (design, vendor selection, budget, commissioning, and qualification). 

  • Improve delivery: Evolve the delivery model (pilot approach, PM practices/tools, training, change management, and post-go-live reviews).

  • Measure outcomes: Define success metrics and track results after deployment.

  • Build support: Maintain a global support model, including incident management and support arrangements.

  • Drive innovation: Evaluate and apply new technologies (e.g., AI/ML, digital twins, edge computing) to improve uptime, efficiency, and safety.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or equivalent (advanced degree preferred).

  • 10–15+ years in industrial automation and control systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA, MES), ideally in regulated manufacturing.

  • Demonstrated success leading global programs and influencing across functions (including without direct authority).

  • Strong knowledge of ISA S88/S95, GMP validation, GAMP 5, and OT cybersecurity.

  • Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Proficiency with common automation platforms (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens) and MES systems.

  • Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent statistical analysis methodology.

  • Process modeling using data driven or first principles methods.

  • Ability to connect architecture decisions to business value, growth, and innovation.

Why you’ll love this role:
  • Own the global direction for manufacturing automation and help shape the Industry 4.0 journey.

  • Work at the intersection of IT and OT, turning strategy into shop-floor impact.

  • Lead a high-visibility portfolio with measurable outcomes (safety, quality, uptime, cost).

  • Build standards and capabilities that scale across sites and teams.

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 -

  • Check out life at Corteva!www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life


Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

About Corteva Agriscience

Corteva Agriscience brings you the world's most recognized and premium agricultural solutions, featuring Pioneer® and Brevant™ Seeds, award-winning Crop Protection products, Encirca, and Granular software tools and services. they provide agronomic support and services to help increase farmer productivity and profitability. they strive to develop sustainable and efficient global food systems that benefit everyone.

Corteva Agriscience Careers

Join the vibrant team at Corteva Agriscience, a leader in agricultural science and innovation, where your career growth is intertwined with our mission to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come.

Work You’ll Do

At Corteva Agriscience, we offer a plethora of job opportunities that allow you to contribute to sustainable agriculture while advancing your professional skills. Our team is at the forefront of scientific and technological innovation, dedicated to transforming the agricultural industry through high-impact solutions.

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Whether you're looking for a full-time position, an internship, or a leadership role, Corteva has diverse employment options to match your career aspirations. With a global presence and a commitment to innovation, every job at Corteva supports our vision of nurturing the world's growing population.

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At Corteva, we believe diversity drives innovation. Our inclusive culture welcomes all perspectives and ideas, empowering our team to achieve great results. We are dedicated to providing diversity training that enhances your understanding and skills, preparing you for a myriad of challenges and opportunities in the agricultural sector.

Benefits and Growth

Corteva Agriscience is committed to the well-being and continuous growth of our employees. We offer competitive benefits, professional development programs, and opportunities for career advancement. By joining Corteva, you become part of a supportive network that values your contributions and helps you reach your career goals.

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Learn more about Corteva Agriscience
Size
21,000 employees
Market Cap
$42.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$681 million
5 Year Trend
+2.4%
Revenue
$14.2 billion
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