P-648 | Senior Production Agronomy Specialist

P-648 | Senior Production Agronomy Specialist

Navarra

EUR 30.000 - 50.000

Senior Production Agronomy Specialist

Apply remote type: Remote

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 19 Days Ago

Job requisition id: 237523W

Corteva is seeking a Senior Production Agronomy Specialist to strengthen the Seeds Production team in Spain. This role will be critical for overseeing and executing all activities related to basic seeds production programs.

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring basic seed production activities for sunflower carried out by subcontracted companies.
• Identifying and developing new seed production areas internally.
• Supervising the activities of third companies producing basic seeds for Corteva, monitoring the main/critical stages of the crop, and providing support for field activities like allocation, planting, rouging, pest management, irrigation, and harvesting.
• Developing new areas for internal production, being the primary contact with farmers.
• Supervising field activities, field staff, and seasonal labor, and leading field safety programs, providing agronomic and technical information to seed growers.
• Producing a reliable supply of high-quality seed in sunflower (mainly) and corn.
• Collecting data during the different stages of the crops.
• Following the process during and after harvest to ensure good quality of the produced seeds.
• Ensuring that all operations comply with Corteva EH&S rules.
• Involved in the certification process of the harvested seeds, as well as the correct storage of the seeds until transferring to the final destination.
• Supporting the hybrid seed production program, working closely with the rest of the Seed Production team.

From March to September, frequent daily field visits are required. From October to February, travel will be less intensive, approximately one trip per month. Occasional international travel may also be required.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about seed production, this role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to Corteva's innovative agricultural solutions.

Experience: Minimum 5 years in sunflower seeds production. Basic seed production knowledge will be valued extra. Knowledge in corn is a plus.

Education: Degree in agronomy/plants science, or equivalent experience or more than 5 years in similar roles.