Graduate education/degree preferred, or significant relevant experience.
3 years of industry experience in seeds production across various crops.
Strong understanding of experimental design and statistical analysis.
Practical experience with AI-driven tools for efficiency improvement.
Appreciation for statistical or modeling approaches.
Leadership skills in organization, planning, and proactive/reactive management.
Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport with customers.
Experience in cross-functional and multicultural project management.
LEAN Six Sigma certification is a plus.
Willingness to travel as required.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with production teams to enhance yield and seed quality in seeds production.
Design and analyze experiments for implementing new technologies in seed production.
Drive innovation and sustainability initiatives within the seed supply chain.
Support and execute the seeds production project portfolio, ensuring stakeholder alignment.
Coordinate daily field and process technology activities at the research site.
Lead the NA SPR Pollen Lab, enhancing efficiency and data quality.
Oversee experimental design and ensure timely execution of research trials.
Guarantee proper execution of all field activities throughout the growing season.
Benefits
Inclusive culture that promotes collaboration and professional development.
Flexible work options for better work-life balance.
Comprehensive health insurance from day one (Medical, Dental & Vision).
401k plan with company match and Profit Sharing.
Generous paid vacation and holidays, plus maternity/paternity leave.
Education assistance and wellness programs offered.
Corporate discounts available.
Full Job Description
Using agronomic expertise and collaborating with production teams to identify opportunities that drive yield and seed quality improvements in seeds production
Designing, executing, and analyzing experiments to drive implementation of new technologies in seeds production
Driving innovation and influencing changes that benefit the seed supply chain and farmers while making agriculture environmentally more sustainable
Support the development and execution of the NA seeds production field & process technology project portfolio. It includes effective alignment with stakeholders, successful execution, and communication of results and recommendations with production teams
Coordinate and execute day-to-day field & process technology activities, manage personnel workload and task assignments at the research site
Lead the NA SPR Pollen Lab, driving continuous improvement in efficiency and data quality while expanding laboratory capabilities to meet evolving customer needs
Lead and assist with experimental design and trial creation. This involves identifying relevant field & process technology projects, determining seed/agricultural product entry lists, and making all necessary preparations to ensure timely experiment execution and completion
Assure that field activities for all projects (planting, plot maintenance, and harvest) are properly executed. It includes routine site/farm maintenance activities such as tillage, soil sampling, fertilizer applications, planting plots, applying/implementing treatments, collecting observations and in-season data, and maintaining plots throughout the growing season. Fall activities include harvest stand counts and actual plot harvest
Qualifications
Graduate education/degree preferred but can be supplemented with significant relevant experience
Seeds production knowledge across a range of crops required (3 years of industry experience)
Thorough understanding of experimental design and statistical analysis
Practical experience leveraging AI-driven tools in a work setting, paired with a genuine curiosity to expand their application for continuous improvement and efficiency gains
Appreciation of statistical or modeling approaches
Organization, planning, pro-activity and reactivity leadership, flexibility, and availability
Impactful communication, open-minded, with an aptitude to develop easy contacts with all customers
Cross functional and multi-cultural project management aptitude
LEAN Six Sigma certification desired
Role will require travel
Additional Information
What We Offer:
A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers 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, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.
