Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have.
And we are looking for top talent to join our team!
Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2 billion. Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT).
Regional Agronomy Manager – Kunia, HI
Role Purpose –
In a highly team-oriented environment the Agronomy Manager will work with the various project managers and employees to provide timely, effective, efficient and consistent agronomic cultural care for the Syngenta Oahu Nurseries, Top Cross and Parent Seed crops. Working with the IPM/Scouting RA the Agronomy Manager will help create and develop IPM standards with the IPM RA. The Agronomy Manager will help create and develop fertigation scheduling and accountability with the fertigation/irrigation technician as well as any land preparation and conservation efforts that facilitate best farming practices. The Agronomy Manager will lead the production research effort to evaluate existing and future practices and implement those that result in improved crop production, quality, safety and cost savings. The effectiveness of this position is measured by Nursery, Trait and Parent Seed groups meeting strict timelines and returning target amounts of high quality seed, achieving across year reliability of seed increases and crosses, and maintaining budget efficiency. The Agronomy Manager will be responsible for initiating agronomic research that helps overcome bottlenecks in seed production in Hawaii and be capable of sharing these results on Oahu and Kauai. In addition, the agronomy manager will be required to ascertain and assess new technology that will help in seed production/research.
Accountabilities –
Keeping Syngenta's Safety and Stewardship principles, practices and protocols in mind: • Supply agronomic support to the nursery, traits and parent seed operations at Oahu for all crops. • Provide oversight and develop the Oahu operations group to help ensure that activities are conducted such that they are timely, effective, efficient, cost-effective and safe and in accordance with defined SOP's. This includes land allocation to the various projects developed from methodically planned site selection. • Coordinate and aid in the execution of the scouting and IPM enterprise in order to provide the operations group with meaningful direction and input. • Coordinate and lead the execution of the production research effort in order to continually evaluate current practices and develop new practices in order to maximize crop productivity, quality, safety, and minimize cost and risk. This includes developing, executing and compliance with soil and water conservation plans developed by partner agencies. • Develop and refine SOP's for cultural group operations which are grounded in sound agronomy and production research. All SOP's will be developed from a computer-based platform that stores and recognizes the SOP's in a system that is available to access. • Provide stakeholders with regular agronomic updates; also technical reports and data summaries as required. Lead and initiate the weekly planning meeting for all projects. • Develop and maintain productive working relationships with all Hawaii staff. Function as a member of project/product teams as required • Maintain and expand agronomic knowledge through classes, seminars, web, etc. and share relevant information with others • Conduct agronomic research on-site and cooperate with Kauai personnel to develop process improvements for seed production. • Train agronomy team personnel across all aspects of seed quality and production. Including the use of computers and computer software. • Promote a safe working environment. Sit on and at times lead the Safety committees on Oahu and Kauai.
Knowledge, experience & capabilities –
Critical knowledge:
Thorough understanding of all applicable Safety and Stewardship Protocols • Thorough understanding and knowledge of Hawaii nursery and parent seed production operations. • Thorough understanding of agronomic, environmental and logistical challenges to seed crop production in Hawaii. • Field research methodologies; trial design, establishment, interpretation and reporting. • Field scouting methodologies. Field diagnoses and troubleshooting for pests, fertility, irrigation problems, etc. • Thorough understanding of cultural practices (weed control, soil fertility practices, etc.). • Knowledge of and ability to use computer hardware and software for data management, trial setup and analysis. E.g., ArcInfo, Excel, Access. • Thorough knowledge of the maize breeding processes and nursery management practices and requirements. • Knowledge of seed crop research, production and quality assurance practices.
Critical experience:
M.S. in agriculture or equivalent experience in tropical agricultural research preferred. Knowledge of farm operations and soils and agronomy necessary. The successful candidate will also demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Strong computer skills are essential. The ability to function effectively as a team member and to perform detailed work is necessary. The ideal candidate will also be flexible, adaptable and safety-oriented. Required to occasionally travel to the mainland and Kauai.
Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:
Ability to establish priorities and oversee multiple research activities simultaneously at peak work periods resulting in safe execution of all activities that comply with all Stewardship policies. • Excellent leadership, team building and interpersonal skills, especially those required to successfully function as part of a cross-functional team. • Excellent analytical, organizational, planning and problem solving skills. • Ability to understand, communicate, supervise, and execute complex instructions. • Capacity to innovate in a focused and product-oriented manner.
Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.
Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE
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