Public Relations opportunity with National Marketing agency

Exciting opportunity to join one of the nation’s leading business-to-business marketing service agencies, working on a premier agricultural account.  Ideal candidate will possess excellent writing skills and ability to manage projects within a team environment.  Requires a degree in marketing, journalism, public relations or a related field.  An agricultural background and specific writing experience and/or knowledge of crop production and/or livestock management practices would be a definite plus. 

 

We offer a fast-pace, team-oriented environment, work life balance, competitive wage/benefits package and convenient Brookfield location. 

 

Submit letter, resume and salary requirements to:

Recruiter Bader Rutter & Associates 13845 Bishop's Drive Brookfield, WI 53005 Or e-mail: careers@bader-rutter.com

 

 

 

Feed Mill Manager

North Central, Wisconsin Location looking for a Feed Mill Manager who can aid in the success of a multi-million dollar feed operation. Strong business skills with feed sales, marketing and management experience a plus. Applicants should be ready to take on responsibility for managing distributions systems, commodities for this milling operation. Candidates should have an Ag degree with 5 years feed sales management experience. To apply for this position send resumes to: Sara Davis at SADavis@landolakes.com Sara Davis Recruiting Manager-Feed Phone: 507-434-9349 Mobile: 612-743-5922 email: SADavis@landolakes.com

Senior Patent Attorney - Greensboro, NC

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). 

Senior Patent Attorney – Greensboro, NC

Role Purpose – 

The Senior Patent Attorney role in NAFTA Crop Protection has strategic responsibility for the protection of Syngenta Crop Protection intellectual property and establishment and expansion of freedom to operate in the business and technology areas and IP portfolio assigned from time to time. The position will involve all aspects of patent law with particular emphasis on application drafting, worldwide patent filing and prosecution, client counseling, evaluating patent validity and infringement issues, preparing and reviewing agreements, managing an IP portfolio, and managing the IP aspects of strategic projects as assigned, with a high level of knowledge and expertise. The position helps develop innovative solutions and expand Syngenta's freedom to operate through creativity, initiative, a strong technical and business orientation, and working closely and collaboratively with the Syngenta businesses, R&D, and the Legal and IP functions both in NAFTA and globally. The position will provide IP support for the NAFTA Crop Protection business and global projects as may be assigned and is located at the NAFTA headquarters of Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc. in Greensboro, NC

Accountabilities – 

Draft, file and prosecute patent applications; Review and draft legal documents; • Evaluate the validity of competitors' patents and conduct non-infringement analyses in support of proposed Syngenta projects and activities; • Strategically identify and discover opportunties and challenges in the IP area and develop effective and innovative solutions; • Develop and help implement strategies to ensure and expand Syngenta's freedom to operate; • Collaborate closely and effectively with other members of the global Crop Protection and Seeds patent teams, development chemists, the legal department and product management; • Responsible for IP matters relating to specific development project areas, including rendering freedom to operate opinions and tailoring IP strategies for the particular development project to best meet the business goals; • Directing and advising client on patent and related IP issues; Assisting in formulation of patent strategies in research and development projects; • Maintain a strong current working knowledge of patent law and keep pace with chemical technology and its application to agribusiness; have a good working knowledge of related technologies and patent issues including seed trait biotechnology; • Perform all activities in accordance with the Syngenta Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

Critical knowledge:

The successful applicant must possess a law degree and be registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office with a thorough, advanced knowledge and expertise in patent law and chemical technology. • Knowledge and expertise in seed trait biotechnology and/or trademark law is a plus. • Strong science background, preferably in chemistry or biology related fields.

Critical experience:

• 8 plus years of chemical patent experience as a patent attorney in private law firm practice and/or in-house patent attorney experience (preferably in agricultural field) • Substantial experience in both patent prosecution and strategic IP matters, including drafting and negotiation of agreements • Law firm experience is a plus.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Flexibility • Creativity • Ability to work successfully in teams as well as independently • Ability and willingness to partner with the business to develop innovative solutions and create business value • Initiative • Ability to skillfully negotiate in tough situations • Ability to anticipate and accurately assess and communicate business risks and their potential impact in a timely manner

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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

CP - Chemist IV, Greensboro, NC

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). 

CP – Chemist IV – Sr Chemist – Greensboro, NC

Role Purpose – 

This position is responsible for designing and developing new products for Crop Protection that meet the needs of both internal and external customers.

Accountabilities – 

Organize and conduct experiments to optimize marketing, regulatory and production performance of Syngenta products. • Take an active part in scale-up and plant introduction of newly developed products. • Develop new design & testing methods to ensure customer satisfaction with Syngenta products under all condition in the marketplace. • Develop product stewardship for selected existing products, address any quality issues, benchmark competitors to strive for innovative solutions for competitive advantage, and submit patents if needed. • Organize, schedule and execute projects in accordance with departmental priorities as well as assist in training and supervision of technicians, co-op students and contract employees.

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

Critical knowledge:

Position requires a college degree with 2-5 years business experience preferably in Supply Chain Operations, Customer Service, Logistics or a International business field. • Proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, German, or Chinese would be a plus. • Candidate should have a working knowledge of export control regulations and IMDG, IATA, and DOT hazmat regulations. • Preferred that candidate have US Customs broker license.

Critical experience:

Strong background in chemistry • Practical experience in the formulation development of agrochemical products is desirable.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

Problem solving, project management, attention to detail, innovative, flexibility, adaptable to change, effective interpersonal communication, decision-making, teamwork, customer focus and planning and organizing

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

L&D Sales Trainer

Company: Syngenta Type of Work: Full Time Where Job is Located: Minneapolis, MN Can Work from Home: NA Must Hire By: 10-06-08 Job/Work/Project Description: 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). L & D Sales Trainer:  Minneapolis, MN Role Purpose: Provide direction to enhance the culture to achieve the Syngenta Purpose and ensure fulfillment of the Syngenta values through a consistent approach to learning opportunities across NAFTA sales organization. Accountabilities: To create a learning environment throughout the NAFTA sales organization that encourages people to develop themselves and each other.

• This position will focus on organizing and facilitating training for our Seeds Division field sales force which will raise levels of competence and commitment.
• Design, development, organize and facilitate all sales training programs for field sales force in Syngenta Seeds utilizing appropriate internal and external resources.

Knowledge, experience & capabilities: Critical Knowledge: Bachelor's Degree (Master's Preferred) with a minimum of 2 years sales experience Knowledge of the Sales Processes; 3-5 years Training and Organizational Development Experience desired; 1-2 Years People Management Experience desired; Facilitation of Key Organizational Teams, Background and Experience with External O.D. Resources. Critical Skills: Experience in designing, developing and implementing Organizational Learning, experienced in assessing Training and O.D. Needs, Customer Focus, Presentation Mastery, Action Oriented, Integrity and Trust, Interpersonal Savvy & Self Awareness, Communication (i.e., listening and communicating in appropriate style), Innovative and Creative, Strategic Thinking, Ability to Adapt in All Situations, Approachability, Composure. Functional and Technical Skills: Motivating Others, Facilitation, and Significant proficiency in redirecting individuals behavior and leading people through change. 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

Sr. Engineering Project Manager

Title: Sr. Engineering Project Manager.

Company: Syngenta

Type of Work: Full Time

Where Job is Located: Slater, IA

Can Work from Home: NA

Job/Work/Project Description:

 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). Sr Engineering Project Manager ? Slater, IA Role Purpose: An engineering project management position in the NAFTA Seed Supply Chain, which provides Project oversight for numerous capital projects at any given time. Key deliverable is the successful execution of capital projects and asset renovations for the Seed Supply Chain in terms of safety, cost, schedule and commissioning. Potential involvement in Global seed supply Chain or Product Development Projects . Accountabilities: Financial scope: Capital Projects up to $150 million in size individually, up to $250 Million in aggregate.

• Indirect people responsibility ? Lead and direct multi disciplined teams. Manage 3rd party contracts and Contractors.
• Development of project scope, specifications and contracts for projects in a team environment to the satisfaction of the project customer.
• Budget and schedule conformance for assigned projects. Monitor and meet key project milestones.
• Responsible for change management process on all assigned projects to ensure proper documentation and approval on scope changes.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in the way projects are defined and executed while meeting Business needs for costs and schedule.
•  Establish sound cost estimating tools and techniques including risk analysis tools, while ensuring consistency of application for engineering projects.
•  Control /coordination of discipline design activities, identification/specification of engineering standards for design/procurement/construction.
• Ensure engineering designs comply with best practice standards, current and future legislative requirements, and Syngenta HSE guidelines.
• Innovative, cost effective project engineering solutions through innovative execution strategy, integrated teams and internal/external benchmarking.
• Demonstrate leadership in project engineering management.

Knowledge, experience & capabilities: Critical knowledge: Project management Experience. To be fully functional in the position, the incumbent must possess, from prior training or early experience in industry, familiarity with project management of large and small engineering projects and thorough understanding of the concepts and procedures followed in front to end execution of capital projects.

• Incumbent will be proficient in capital cost estimation, engineering contract management, and negotiation skills.

Critical experience: Strong background in seeds business with cross-functional experience being an advantage.

• Experience in mid to world-scale capital project generation and execution is a strong advantage.
• Experience negotiating and administering contracts with outside entities.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities: Ability to interact, influence and effectively communicate when working with senior stakeholders

• Project management skills including development and evaluation, definition, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Good interpersonal relationships and ability to operate in a matrix organization.
• Keen interest in maintaining technology and project management excellence.
• Independent objectivity regarding standards.
• Effective networking with other Project Managers and Engineers from the global Engineering community.
• Ability to form project teams and develop other team members to tackle challenging targets and to achieve those goals with limited resources and tight timelines.
• Strong concern for maintaining HSE and Syngenta standards and technical integrity while under pressure to meet challenging targets and timelines.

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

Communications Manager - Greensboro, NC

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). 

 

Communications Manager – Greensboro, NC

 

Role Purpose –

 

The Media Relations Mgr will reside in our Greensboro, NC, regional headquarters with responsibility for implementing issues management strategies at the direction of the CP external communications head and for managing Ag trade media relationships.

 

Accountabilities –

 

Write news releases, standby statements and other communications materials. • Develop communication strategies for assigned areas of the CP business. • Provide issues management support to the CP plant sites and community relations support in Greensboro. • Assist in media training, as needed, for company executives, scientists and brand management. • Provide media monitoring on all issues impacting the NAFTA businesses. • Represent the company at industry events and trade shows that support CP business units.

 

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

 

Critical knowledge:

 

The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in communications or related field; knowledge of media relations procedures; knowledge of internal/external sources to accomplish communications goals; understanding of how the public perceives Syngenta products and their potential to impact the environment.

 

Critical experience:

 

Candidate should have at least 10 years of communications experience; experience in the Ag chem industry is preferred. The candidate must be a strong writer and communicator, with a solid background in media relations, external affairs, crisis and issues management, as well as proven success in previous positions.

 

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

 

The candidate must have the following competencies: • Excellent oral and written communications skills (strong writer) • Self motivation/direction • Customer focus • Team orientation • Drive for results • Interpersonal savvy • Priority setting • Integrity and Trust • Computer proficiency

 

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

 

 

 

Engineering Project Manager - Slater, IA

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). 

 

Engineering Project Manager – Slater, IA  

 

Role Purpose –

 

An engineering project management position in the NAFTA Seed Supply Chain, which provides Project oversight for numerous capital projects at any given time. Key deliverable is the successful execution of capital projects and asset renovations for the Seed Supply Chain in terms of safety, cost, schedule and commissioning. Potential involvement in Global seed supply Chain or Product Development Projects.

 

Accountabilities –

 

Financial scope – Capital Projects up to $30 million in size individually, up to $50 Million in aggregate. • Indirect people responsibility – lead and direct multi disciplined teams. Manage 3rd party contracts and Contractors. • Development of project scope, specifications and contracts for projects in a team environment to the satisfaction of the project customer. • Budget and schedule conformance for assigned projects. Monitor and meet key project milestones. • Responsible for change management process on all assigned projects to ensure proper documentation and approval on scope changes. • Identify opportunities for improvement in the way projects are defined and executed while meeting business needs for costs and schedule. • Establish sound cost estimating tools and techniques including risk analysis tools, while ensuring consistency of application for engineering projects. • Control /coordination of discipline design activities, identification/specification of engineering standards for design/procurement/construction. • Ensure engineering designs comply with best practice standards, current and future legislative requirements, and Syngenta HSE guidelines. • Innovative, cost effective project engineering solutions through innovative execution strategy, integrated teams and internal/external benchmarking. • Demonstrate leadership in project engineering management.

 

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

 

Critical knowledge:

 

Project management experience. To be fully functional in the position, the incumbent must possess, from prior training or early experience in industry, familiarity with project management of large and small engineering projects and thorough understanding of the concepts and procedures followed in front to end execution of capital projects. • Incumbent will be proficient in capital cost estimation, engineering contract management, and negotiation skills.

 

Critical experience:

 

Strong background in seeds business with cross-functional experience being an advantage. • Experience in mid to world-scale capital project generation and execution is a strong advantage. Effective communications skills to senior stakeholders. • Experience negotiating and administering contracts with outside entities.

 

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

 

Project management skills including development and evaluation, definition, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. • Strong organizational and planning skills. • Demonstrated leadership skills. • Good interpersonal relationships and ability to operate in a matrix organization. • Keen interest in maintaining technology and project management excellence. • Ability to interact and influence senior stakeholders. • Independent objectivity regarding standards. • Effective networking with other Project Managers and Engineers from the global engineering community. • Ability to form project teams and develop other team members to tackle challenging targets and to achieve those goals with limited resources and tight timelines. • Strong concern for maintaining HSE and Syngenta standards and technical integrity while under pressure to meet challenging targets and timelines.

 

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

 

Sr Engineering Project Manager - Slater, IA

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). 

 

Sr Engineering Project Manager – Slater, IA  

 

Role Purpose –

 

An engineering project management position in the NAFTA Seed Supply Chain, which provides Project oversight for numerous capital projects at any given time. Key deliverable is the successful execution of capital projects and asset renovations for the Seed Supply Chain in terms of safety, cost, schedule and commissioning. Potential involvement in Global seed supply Chain or Product Development Projects .

 

Accountabilities –

 

Financial scope – Capital Projects up to $150 million in size individually, up to $250 Million in aggregate. • Indirect people responsibility – Lead and direct multi disciplined teams. Manage 3rd party contracts and Contractors. • Development of project scope, specifications and contracts for projects in a team environment to the satisfaction of the project customer. • Budget and schedule conformance for assigned projects. Monitor and meet key project milestones. • Responsible for change management process on all assigned projects to ensure proper documentation and approval on scope changes. • Identify opportunities for improvement in the way projects are defined and executed while meeting Business needs for costs and schedule. • Establish sound cost estimating tools and techniques including risk analysis tools, while ensuring consistency of application for engineering projects. • Control /coordination of discipline design activities, identification/specification of engineering standards for design/procurement/construction. • Ensure engineering designs comply with best practice standards, current and future legislative requirements, and Syngenta HSE guidelines. • Innovative, cost effective project engineering solutions through innovative execution strategy, integrated teams and internal/external benchmarking. • Demonstrate leadership in project engineering management.

 

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

 

Critical knowledge:

 

Project management Experience. To be fully functional in the position, the incumbent must possess, from prior training or early experience in industry, familiarity with project management of large and small engineering projects and thorough understanding of the concepts and procedures followed in front to end execution of capital projects. • Incumbent will be proficient in capital cost estimation, engineering contract management, and negotiation skills.

 

Critical experience:

 

Strong background in seeds business with cross-functional experience being an advantage. • Experience in mid to world-scale capital project generation and execution is a strong advantage. • Experience negotiating and administering contracts with outside entities.

 

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

 

Ability to interact, influence and effectively communicate when working with senior stakeholders • Project management skills including development and evaluation, definition, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. • Strong organizational and planning skills. • Demonstrated leadership skills. • Good interpersonal relationships and ability to operate in a matrix organization. • Keen interest in maintaining technology and project management excellence. • Independent objectivity regarding standards. • Effective networking with other Project Managers and Engineers from the global Engineering community. • Ability to form project teams and develop other team members to tackle challenging targets and to achieve those goals with limited resources and tight timelines. • Strong concern for maintaining HSE and Syngenta standards and technical integrity while under pressure to meet challenging targets and timelines.

 

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

 

 

 

Procurement Manager Professional Services

Contact Name: Erica Levenson Email Address: erica.levenson@yoh.com Title: Procurement Manager Professional Services Company: Syngenta Global Type of Work: Full Time Where Job is Located: Golden Valley, MN Can Work from Home: No Must Hire By: N/A Job/Work/Project Description: Role purpose: To lead the sourcing of Professional Services which includes Marketing Services, Fleet Cars, Consultancy, Relocation, and Employee Training ensuring a strategic approach and adopting best in class methods to maximize the business contribution.  To be the company expert in the Services market in the market place in which that they operate.  Capable of operating at a high level and representing Syngenta within supplier organizations, while bringing value as an integral member of Syngenta business teams. Accountabilities:

• Develop and implement regional procurement strategies
• Negotiation of commercial agreements including legal contracts as appropriate
• Understand Syngenta?s requirements and identifying appropriate suppliers
• Develop and promote the use of a structured Supplier Relationship Management approach
• Utilize and promote the use of available procurement and sourcing tools
• Demonstrate the highest ethical standards and ensure company procedures are adopted and followed.
• Continually seek and identify potential total cost of ownership savings opportunities
• Ensure measurement and delivery of Procurement KPI?s that are aligned with business objectives.
• Accountable to maintain current market knowledge and industry trends.
• Accountable for the leadership and management of any direct reports.

Critical knowledge:

• Bachelors Degree in either Technical or Business field.
• MBA or CPM desired but not required.  Knowledge of SAP helpful
• Ethical Procurement policies and procedures.  Knowledge of relevant business market trends.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Procurement Policies and Procedures.
• Minimum of 5 years Procurement experience

Critical Skills: Excellent Negotiating skills.  High level of communication and interpersonal skills.  Understanding of Headquarters operations. Manufacturing experience helpful.  Project administration and policy writing. Leadership skills including mentoring, coaching, and team building.  Ability to establish relationships with internal clients, site Procurement and regional Procurement Managers.  Experience in legal contract review and support.  Knowledge of Statement of Work key elements.  Ability to gather and understand market intelligence data and communicate to Team.  Capability to initiate and lead cross-functional teams. Critical experience:

• Experience in procuring both goods and services.
• Understanding of the International Business environment.  Successful people leadership and management experience.
• Experience in the Marketing and Human Resources services category with the ability to analyze the total cost of ownership to generate cost savings.
• Knowledge of Advertising and Public Relations processes.
• Successful track record of managing 3rd party services sourcing initiatives

Critical Success Factors/Key Challenges:

• Ensure all regional service contracts are negotiated and finalized to realize Syngenta synergy savings for future target achievement.
• Procurement Policies and Procedures are written and distributed to all sites.
• Knowledge of all Syngenta site?s needs, spend data with the associated suppliers and categories, and Indirect Supply requirements, and processes to support business values.
• Changes or improves processes as required.
• Challenges the way Syngenta spends.
• Ensure seamless transition with supplier community and successful interface with Global Teams.

Other Behaviours Critical for the role:

• Record for developing successful Teams.
• Team player/leader
• Develops effective networks across the global and regional organization.
• Contributes positively to the values and the culture of the Business

Additional information: All applicants must be eligible to work in the US. Travel requirements approximately 10 ? 15%. -

Corn Planner II

Title: Corn Planner II Company: Syngenta Type of Work: Full Time Where Job is Located: Ames, IA Can Work from Home: N/A Must Hire By: ASAP Job/Work/Project Description: Physical demands of the essential functions: May be required to lift up to 40 lbs.  Extensive travel required (up to 50% of job). Working conditions while performing essential functions:  Combination of office and fieldwork.  Conditions are often dirty, dusty, and hot in combination with noisy equipment.  Potential allergens ? pollen, fungal spores, chemical pesticides in field or greenhouse.  Exposure to high and low temperatures, sun, rain, and dust.  Significant domestic and international travel throughout key markets required. Critical knowledge

• B.S. Degree or comparable experience in related field. Master?s degree preferred.
• Advanced Excel and Access Skills
• Strong background in statistics

Critical experience

• 3 years experience in seed production or supply chain background
• Experience or exposure to modeling and forecasting techniques
• Experience mining, compiling, analyzing and reporting data from several different sources

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

• Proven communications ability including presentations and written materials.
• Ability to work with other analysts to support various projects
• Analytical ability
• Able to interact with people on all levels of the organization

• Planning (47)
• Problem Solving (51)
• Timely Decision making (16)
• Strategic Agility (58)
• Business Acumen (5)

Critical leadership capabilities

• Steps beyond comfort zones
• Provides support for individuals and teams to work at their creative edge
• Manages risk and is able to work with uncertainty
• Manages performance to ensure high standards
• Skillfully plans, organizes, and monitors performance to meet deadlines
• Senses and adapts to the changing environment to achieve excellence in delivery
• Focuses energy on must-wins
• Creates passion and excitement
• Makes tough decisions
• Communicates inspirationally
• Gains commitment of key reports and stakeholders in a compelling way
• Helps us see how our objectives are aligned to the company strategy and add value

• Development and maintenance of supply side Commercial seed plans.
• Ability to communicate with and successfully serve multiple groups/Brands.
• Establish effective communications / information sharing network with business colleagues.
• Identify and promote IS exploitation opportunities for creating efficiencies in Commercial Seed planning.
• Develop business enabling SOP?s to ensure operational efficiencies and consistency.

MOBILITY: Travel - Limited, approximately 10 overnight stays per year PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Requires being able to sit and work at a desk. WORKING CONDITIONS WHILE PERFORMING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Office working environment -

Feed & Grain Manager

Contact Name: Jeri Derrig

Email Address: jdderrig@landolakes.com

Title: Recruiter

Company: Land O\'Lakes

Type of Work: Full Time

Where Job is Located: Northeastern Wisconsin

Can Work from Home: n/a

Must Hire By: ASAP

Job/Work/Project Description: Feed & Grain Manager

Successful Northeastern Wisconsin company has a management opportunity available for a successful individual experienced in feed manufacturing and sales, grain handling and commodity marketing. This position is part of a highly professional organization and is responsible for providing leadership and direction for the feed and grain division to meet the company's desired financial results.

Management of $5 million feed manufacturing facility along with grain storage operation. Supervise 8 – 10 employees including sales/nutrition team. Candidate should possess exceptional knowledge and abilities in business planning, budgeting, sales management, quality control, maintenance supervision, customer relations and safety activities in similar operation. The manager must be highly motivated and detail oriented to succeed.

Proven leadership abilities

Successful background in mill management and marketing

Experience with profit & loss statements

2 years prior supervisory (operations and sales) experience

Excellent communication skills

Sales, marketing and risk management experience

BS degree in Ag related field preferred