Senior Production Agronomy SpecialistRemote Type: RemoteLocations: Sevilla, Spain; Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain; EMEA-ES- Alicante-CostaBlanca-Off site; EMEA-ES- Murcia-Blanca-Home OfficeTime Type: Full timePosted On: Posted 19 Days AgoJob Requisition ID: 237523WCorteva 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:Monitor basic seed production activities for sunflower carried out by subcontracted companies.Manage production programs across key regions in Spain: Castilla-La Mancha (Albacete, Cuenca), Aragón (Huesca, Zaragoza), and Navarra.Identify and develop new seed production areas internally.Supervise 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.Develop new areas for internal production, being the primary contact with farmers.Supervise field activities, field staff, and seasonal labor, and lead field safety programs, providing agronomic and technical information to seed growers.Ensure the production of a reliable supply of high-quality seed in sunflower (mainly) and corn.Collect data during the different stages of the crops.Follow the process during and after harvest to ensure good quality of the produced seeds.Ensure 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.Support the hybrid seed production program, working closely with the rest of the Seed Production team.Travel Expectations: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.#J-18808-Ljbffr