Operations Lead at Corteva Agriscience

As Operations Lead you will be responsible for the day-to-day management at the Research Center and serves as the liaison between all process leads at the center level and serves as the overall key contact for the center. This individual ensures safe, effective, and efficient management of Research Center processes at the local level and plans for Research resources (manpower, machinery, equipment and tools and facilities) needed to produce high quality data, on-time field operations and product advancement schedules.

Your Challenge

• Manage and accountable for the daily center operations, ensuring on-time completions to meet research and business needs.
• Plan, organize, and direct research operations to ensure the most effective use of assets while meeting research/business objectives; may include, but not limited to the management of personnel, equipment, facility and land use.
• Work with research center leadership team to proactively plan and address future needs.
• Coordinate the research center leadership team meetings by developing agendas, schedules, and ensuring appropriate follow-ups
• Review of operations and fixed projections and implement corrective actions to stay within budget
• Ensure EH&S programs are implemented and fully executed
• Ensure RMS and Management Review is in place and effective
• May serve on teams appropriate to cross project research initiatives

Key Stakeholders And Interactions

• Work in conjunction with Research Scientist(s) and EZ Lead(s) to establish project goals consistent with business unit goals which reflect internal and external customer needs.

Qualifications

To Grow What Matters, You Will Need

• Masters Degree or Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Agriculture related field
• 5 - 7 years’ experience in operations is required; experience in the seed industry is preferred
• Strong background in agronomy and EH&S
• Demonstrated management/leadership experience is required
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills are required for fostering teamwork, enhancing a good working environment, and effectively developing strong working relationships with a diverse group of people

Who Are We Looking For?

• Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team
• Market shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world’s growing need for food
• Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment
• Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader

Growing What Matters Starts With You… What We Can Offer To Help You Grow?

• Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressing agricultural challenges of our time
• Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities and experiences
• Opportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experience
• Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued and empowered
• Dedicated and customized resources to help grow your professional skills, industry expertise and personal perspectives.
• Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships.
• Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work and competitive salary
• Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility