Farm Manager Needed -$250 Referral Bonus - NY

This job is sponsored by the AgJobNetwork! Hi Octane Search!

Hi everyone! This company has chosen to ignite this search with Hi Octane word of mouth fuel - so I am going to PAY YOU to send me the right candidate. The person that refers the selected candidate for this job will be paid $250:

A Western NY company with farms in New York and Florida seeks hands on farm manager. You should be: College graduate with a passion to make a growing organization succeed. Experience not essential, but willingness to learn and excel. Willing to work Long hours. Must be completely dedicated to profession. Knowledge of all operations of planting cycle, tilling, planting, spray application, moisture content, fertilizer application, cultivating. Willing to participate in tractor work.

This position will be primarily located on the New York location - although, they have a farm in Florida as well. You must be willing to relocated to this area. Additionally, this is mainly a vegetable and specialty crop operation. For more information please contact me.

Interested persons send resume to mark@agjobnetwork.com.

With questions, please call 712.790.4630
Resumes and other contact should be submitted by email.

In order to receive your payment for referral - the person applying must say they heard about it from you. So, make sure to give them those specific instructions.

AgJobCast with Land O Lakes Ag Business Placement

Today I talked with Jeri Derig a Recruiting Manager for Land O Lakes Agribusiness Placement. You will be absolutely astonished at the amount of opportunity within the Land O Lakes Cooperative System! From Custom Application to CEO - the opportunity abounds! Join us and listen in!

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AgJobCast with Pasteuria Bioscience CEO Dave Duncan

Today I interviewed Dave Duncan the CEO of Pasteuria BioScience. I think they are the most amazing start up I have heard of in a long long time! A Great interview. BTW - they are looking for a VP Marketing & Sales! Powered by Podbean.com

*Attention Recruiters: This job lister does not wish to be contacted about contracting outside recruitment services. Please move along.

AgJobCast with Ashlea Redding

Episode 8 of the 28 Days of Job Casting brings the AgJobCast to Ashlea Redding of Buffalo, Wyoming.  She is a freelance radio broadcaster with a wealth of experience in the agriculture industry. She has a degree in communications from Montana State University, and an Associates Degree in Agriculture to boot!  You'll enjoy this interview with the spirited Ms. Ashlea Redding!

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AgJobCast with Katie Mack

On day 7 of the AgJobCast's 28 Days of Job Casting I was able to chill out with Katie Mack from Zumbrota, Minnesota for a few minutes.  This dynamic young ag leader comes from a diverse background in agriculture.  In fact - their family actually operates partially in Agro-Tourism by showing off their pumpkin patch and beef cattle in the fall.  Katie is interning with Land O Lakes for the summer - and looking forward to a full time engagement after that.

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AgJobCast with AgriScribe Founder Flint Holbrook

Entrepreneurs Needed! On Day 3 of the 28 Days of Job Casting I sat down with Flint Holbrook - the creator of Agriscribe. You'll be thoroughly impressed by this young professional - really impressed. AgriScribe is a new website dedicated to empowering grass roots publication of new reports in the ag industry. Whether you're a major communications pro - or a FFA Chapter Reporter, your news fits on AgriScribe! Flint is performing a much needed role in our economy right now! We NEED entrepreneurs. I am sick of waiting around for our government to help us - let's band together and help each other grow as businesses. In the end, that is what will save us. Enjoy the interview with Flint!

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AgJobCast Interview with Paul Flint

The first day of the 28 Days of Job Casting brought me in contact with a very well experienced ag industry veteran by the name of Paul Flint.  Paul is looking to relocate to Central Iowa.  Please enjoy the AgJobCast Inaugural episode!

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Secretary of Agriculture?

Is the Secretary of Agriculture position now open? Who should fill it if it is? To apply, visit http://www.change.gov or phone President Elect Obama personally.

Vilsack To Replace Richardson?
January 5, 2009
A well-placed source says one option under consideration in filling the now vacant commerce secretary’s slot is to tap ex-Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack for the job. Vilsack already has been named to serve as Barack Obama’s agriculture secretary, and easily could move into the commerce position.

The source tells The Mouth that Vilsack would be “a perfect choice” for Obama. Read the rest at:

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dc/2009/01/vilsack-to-replace-richardson.html

AJN Ag Ambassadors - only 10 spots available!

Ag Ambassadors Program

You’re soon to find out that your Network is your NET WORTH! Join us in this new and exciting time as the AgJobNetwork expands its circles of influence. As an Ag Ambassador for AJN you’ll truly experience what its like to grow a network of connections that works to help each other succeed. Each of us possesses an unbelievable ability to grow and change the industry we hold so dear - Agriculture. Join us as we create a network that influences individuals to develop a culture of true networking and relationship building.


Who is this task built for?

This is a perfect opportunity for a highly motivated person that can easily create visibility on a college campus. Additionally, if you’re a young person just getting started in your agricultural career - this will be a great opportunity to increase your personal connections. An absolute must for this opportunity is a genuine caring attitude of leadership that works to positively influence those around you.

WIIFM? (What’s in it for Me?)
An ever increasing network - that is yours to keep.
Monthly phone conversations with the Ag Ambassador Team - Idea Sharing
An open phone line to AgJobNetwork Founder Mark Jewell - any time you need it.
Introductions and free teleclasses with highly networked agriculture professionals and executives
Free Resume Coaching
References on future job applications
The opportunity to network with ag businesses and learn first hand about job opportunities
Other things you just won’t see coming!
Publicity - Publicity - Publicity! Oh my goodness - you can’t get enough of it - not in this economy! Don’t wait to get hired - promote yourself for goodness sake. (sorry for the rant)



What is Required?
-Willingness to participate in one call per month that lasts about 70 minutes.
-Talk about the AgJobNetwork to everyone you know - encouraging them to use it as a resource for job finding and employee searching.
-Write one blog post per week about something in the ag industry.
-Increase the number of people in your University or College Group on the AJN Community.
-Email friends, family, and colleagues to inform them of the AgJobNetwork.
-Speak on your college campus to classes or student groups
-Help create a list of companies that we’d like to see listing jobs on the AgJobNetwork
-Think of ways to build relationships with those companies
-Forward job opportunities you hear of to the AgJobNetwork



What does this program look like?
You will have a lot to say about how we should organize this group. As the first wave of Ag Ambassadors, it will be your job to help create this program. That being said, there are a few things already in place. Once per month I will organize a speaker that will meet with us via tele-conference. It will likely be someone well connected in the ag industry - and always a good person to know. They will get to meet you over the phone - but also receive a copy of your resume for future reference! We will also meet once a month via phone conference. The meeting will serve as a way to help motivate each other, tell stories, share ideas, and plan for upcoming events. When you are on your own time - your mission is simply to be an ambassador for the AgJobNetwork. Talk about it. Email about it. Facebook about it. Invite others to join. Speak about it. How you do this is up to you. We’ll figure out what works over time.

This is an unpaid internship - and the amount of time you put into it is completely up to you. Just understand that it is also highly visible because of the media we are using. Your performance will be noticed, and can help you with your future career in ways you can’t even imagine!

At this time, we are only accepting 10 Ambassadors to the program. Here is how to apply.
Send a copy of your resume and word or pdf document to Mark Jewell, AJN Founder at mark@agjobnetwork.com In the document, highlight the following:

What I do to network. (1 paragraph Max)
My Personal Networking Philosophy (2 Paragraphs Max)
Why I choose Agriculture (2 Paragraph Max)


The format you choose is up to you. Please email with questions!

Retail Account Manager - Indiana

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). 

Retail Account Manager - Indiana

Role Purpose – 

Establish a unique business relationship with large and key accounts, their General Managers and Board of Directors that require a more in depth strategic, aligned, and committed approach. Account responsibilities will include but are not limited to managing multiple locations through and with the Head Shed, developing long term business strategies through market analysis and understanding customer's skill sets and abilities. Development of unique market approaches and product/service utilization including private label brands and generic defensive strategies. Networking with internal Syngenta and external customer stakeholders will be a must as accounts will cross both territory and district lines. Although the initial focus will be primarily crop protection, Retail Account Manager will coordinate seed treatment, Crop Protection and Seed plans of varying degrees based on customer needs analysis. 

Accountabilities – 

Increase our influence with selected large retail customers based in Indiana and businesses that span across multiple states, districts and sales territories. 

Manage/increase Crop Protection revenue in specific market 

Manage offer design, strategic planning and implementation of offers 

Key contact/interface for all Syngenta business and deliver a valuable Agribusiness experience 

Key customer consultative asset, GM & Board of Directors. 

Drive communication (internal and external) within organization in seamless fashion to deliver agreed upon strategies 

Develop integrated business plans that engage customer in strategic partner activities 

Improve customer offer customization for greater ROI and begin to position enhancements as true Business alignment agreements 

Business process analysis and improvement

Identify and pursue additional business opportunities

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

Critical knowledge:

It is essential that the candidate have a minimum 3+ years in industry, sales/marketing experience, proven track record in strategic decision making, knowledge of retail customer business, organizational effectiveness and product/brand/crop knowledge.

Critical experience:

This position requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years sales management/marketing experience, preferably in Agriculture. The candidate must demonstrate the following abilities: leadership, innovative thinking and calculated risk-taking. 

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

The candidate must have the following competencies:

Business Acumen:

o        In depth business analysis

o        Market share analysis

o        Identify & quantify new business opportunities

o        Strategic planning & forecasting

o        Problem solving 

Customer Connection:

o        Work within customer organization & processes

o        Communicate & influence Key stake holders I.e. Board of directors

o        Design customized training to enhance organizations skill set gaps 

Drive for Results:

o        Achieve established market share goals

o        Establish sustainable growth platform form new product launches

o        Deliver on identified long term business agreements

Integrity and Trust: 

o        Establish trust and be viewed as a direct, truthful person

o        Present the unvarnished truth in a appropriate and helpful manner

o        Builds confidence with customers

Resilience: 

o        Design unique offerings and negotiate profitable long term business agreements

o        Identify competitive landscape and create differentiated market approaches

The candidate must be team focused and exhibit a passion for continued success.

Candidate must possess strong interpersonal and communications skills, which are required for this role.

The candidate must demonstrate he/she possesses excellent sales and negotiations skills.

Candidate must have, as a minimum, basic personal computing skills.

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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

IS Operations Specialist - Minneapolis, MN

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). 

IS Operations Specialist – Minneaopolis, MN

Role Purpose – 

This exciting position will give the right candidate an excellent opportunity for growth, mobility and development on a progressive Information Systems Team with one of the world's leading agribusiness companies! This position is considered a developmental position which entails movement within various IS functions to fully develop talented individuals into leaders. The initial assignment is in the Project Portfolio and Supplier Management team which will provide a broad-based experience into other IS functions.

Accountabilities – 

This role is accountable for assisting in the management of IS project portfolios, budgets, and suppliers in Syngenta IS. Specifically the candidate would work with IS Management and the Budget and Supplier Managers to: • Ensure the alignment of the IS budget with the overall financial plan and Syngenta business objectives. • Manage and develop healthy, value-adding relationships with IS suppliers while ensuring that contracts meet Syngenta's needs. • Effectively communicate and coordinate with regional and/or global project portfolio, IS budget and supplier management stakeholders and ensure that processes are being followed. • Support IS Service Managers in their work with IS suppliers. • Ensure that IS suppliers are engaged in continuous improvement activities. • Ensure the alignment of the IS Project Portfolio with the overall financial plan and business objectives. • Ensure that all IS projects are prioritized, funded, and resourced. • Management and oversight of Portfolio Review Boards. • Effectively communicate with key stakeholders including portfolio review boards, Project Managers, Finance, HQ, Supplier Mgmt, Purchasing, the IS Leadership Team(s) and others as needed.

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

Critical knowledge:

Bachelor's degree required. IS and/or business degree preferred but open to other disciplines and/or experience that provides the basic aptitude that we are seeking. The candidate should be: • a self starter who likes a challenge • someone who views change as an opportunity instead of as a threat • curious with a willingness to learn • a hard worker • mobile

Critical experience:

• Basic understanding of Information Technology and its role in a corporate environment is desireable • Basic understanding of accounting or finance is a plus • Demonstrated experience in developing positive relationships is a must • Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and work with minimal supervision is a must • Experience with Microsoft Office tools is a desireable

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

The candidate should have the following competencies and/or a strong desire to develop them: • Customer Focus – must be dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal customers; establishes and maintains effective relationships while gaining trust and respect • Business Acumen – should know how businesses work; knowledgeable in how policies, practices, technology and information affects an organization • Integrity and Trusted – must be widely trusted; seen as a direct, truthful individual; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain • Drive for results – must strive for results and fulfill promises. Deliver agreed projects on time, in budget and at quality. • Diversity – must be able to work in a diverse workforce comprised of different ethnic backgrounds • Strong oral and written communication skills • Strong organizational skills • Strong analytical skills • Strong ability to influence and gain support • Focuses energy on must wins • Manages performance to high standards • Sets ambitious strategic goals • Steps beyond comfort zones .

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

 

 

 

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