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Description

GROWING WHAT MATTERS STARTS WITH YOU

Corteva Agriscience™, the world’s first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose everyday by building/participating in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do what’s right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future.

#GrowWhatMatters

• We’re hiring for Field Operations Manager
• Learn how you can be our voice in the conversation about the future of agriculture.
• As Field Operations Manager you will be responsible for
• Ensuring reliable seed supply
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure sustainable people development within the field production team

You Will Be Part of Growing Team

Reliably produce and supply seed of acceptable quality and yield in alignment with ESCA business objectives.

Ensure reliable and sustainable seed production in line with the business strategy

Your Challenge

• Seed growers contracting and relationship management
• Leading and supporting seed production team
• Ensuring compliance with Corteva policies including safety performance improvement
• Delivering on the yield and quality objectives to ensure reliable supply
• Driving field productivity improvement

Key Stakeholders And Interactions

• Seed growers
• Production agronomists
• Regulatory authorities
• Production Location manager
• Quality assurance and testing

Location:

Mkushi/ Lusaka

Qualifications

To Grow What Matters, You Will Need

• Minimum 5 working years experience in hybrid seed production
• Valid SCCI seed inspection and sampling certification + AIZ registration
• Minimum Degree qualification in Agronomy, Plant science or related field
• Excellent interpersonal and people leadership skills
• Appreciation of quality management systems and continuous improvement

Who Are We Looking For?

• Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team
• Market shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world’s growing need for food
• Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment
• Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader

Growing What Matters Starts With You… What We Can Offer To Help You Grow?

• Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressing agricultural challenges of our time
• Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities and experiences
• Opportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experience
• Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued and empowered
• Dedicated and customized resources to help grow your professional skills, industry expertise and personal perspectives.
• Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships.
• Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work and competitive salary
• Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility