Stewardship Manager Agrisure Traits - Minnesota

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). 

Stewardship Manager Agrisure Traits – Golden Valley, MN - 1008

Role Purpose 

To maintain the systems that will allow all sellers of the Agrisure traits to comply with regulatory or other industry requirements. Work with Agrisure Brand Manager to ensure that compliance is achieved and reported on a timely basis. • Develop and lead the grain channeling systems supporting the Agrisure brand. • Represent Syngenta at industry events and policy makers on refuge stewardship, policy and implementation. • Support Agrisure out licensing strategy with B2B work streams.

Accountabilities 

Regulatory compliance: Responsible for collecting all necessary information to supply regulatory for government reporting. • Define, lead the on-farm IRM assessment process for Syngenta Seeds and Agrisure brands. • Define, lead the stewardship process for Agrisure customers. • Define, lead the grain channeling process when applicable.

Knowledge, skills & experience 

Critical knowledge

Best candidates will have a bachelors degree in Agriculture or Seed Industry. Knowledge of refuge management and grain industry identity preserve challenges. Regulatory and compliance background is a real plus. Knowledge of IT and or database is a plus but not required.

Critical experience

 

Previous roles in agriculture that provided agronomic and or identity preserve experience. • Program administration, project management, database management or related IT functions. • Background in process development and driving for process improvement is preferred.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities • Good organizational skills and the ability to manage forward. • Solid foundation in agronomy, grain merchandizing, or database related background. • Works well with diverse employee base. • Proven success within a team dynamic and interpersonal skills.

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