Responsibilities
* Lead Brazil Agronomy Team: Work with field production team to enhance seed production practices in Brazil, aiming for better yield, quality, and reliability of Corteva seed products.
* Provide Expertise: Act as the agronomy seed production expert, offering guidance, leadership, and training to resolve issues and improve seed production results in Brazil.
* Project Leadership: Identify, develop, and lead projects to boost yield and reliability of Corteva seed production in Brazil.
* Field Visits: Visit production locations in Brazil to identify improvement areas and coach field teams.
* Collaborate with Teams: Work with Digital Agronomy, Production Research, Seed Productivity, Operations and Field Excellence Leads to implement best practices and maximize seed yield and quality.
* Develop Educational Programs: Create programs and tools to enhance field selection and grower productivity, focusing on yield, quality, and reliability.
* Leadership Connections: Stay connected with Brazil leadership and Global Field Excellence Leadership to align project priorities.
* Lead Change Management: Foster an innovative culture and act as a change agent in Brazil.
* Standardize Processes: Harmonize, support, control, and coach Brazil’s standard operating procedures in the field.
* Lead Conferences: Design and participate in the Brazil Agronomy Conference and other meetings.
* Improve Data Quality: Lead efforts to enhance field data quality, organize and analyze data for data-driven decision-making.
* Support Hiring: Contribute to the hiring and onboarding process for agronomists.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy.
* MS or PhD in Entomology, Plant Pathology, Crop Science, Agronomy or equivalent.
* Minimum 5 to 10 years’ experience in field production.
* Corn seed production experience is preferred.
* Demonstrated experience as trainer and facilitator.
* Coaching and effective communication skills.
* Strong facilitation skills for training and workshops.
* Professional knowledge of Business Improvement and Continuous improvement tools (Six Sigma/Lean).
* Manage and lead multiple activities simultaneously.
* Effective stakeholders management skills.
* Motivate and develop others for high performance and excellence.
* Ability to lead by influence.
* English proficiency is required.
* Available for traveling.
* Driver license, category B.
* Recommended Location of Residence: Uberlândia/MG or Itumbiara/GO.
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