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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