Job Opportunities in Hungary

Description

Corteva Agriscience is the only major agriscience company in the world completely dedicated to agriculture. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generation to come. Our inspiration is to be a market shaper, driving the next generation of agriculture products that help farms and farmers flourish and through partnering with society becoming the most trusted partner in the global agriculture and food community. With a global footprint and over 20,000 employees, Corteva is building the future of agriculture and leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.
We are seeking a Field Excellence Leader to spearhead seed production leadership and training initiatives. This role will focus on developing seed production best practices through collaborative research and innovation. The successful candidate will drive standardization and enhance overall effectiveness both regionally and with the Global Field Excellence Team.
What You'll Do:

• Lead Europe Agronomy Team: Work with field production team to enhance seed production practices in Europe, aiming for better yield, quality, and reliability of Corteva seed products.
• Provide Expertise: Act as the agronomy seed production expert, offering guidance, leadership, and training to resolve issues and improve seed production results in Europe.
• Project Leadership: Identify, develop, and lead projects to boost yield and reliability of Corteva seed production in Europe.
• Field Visits: Visit production locations in Europe to identify improvement areas and coach field teams.
• Collaborate with Teams: Work with Digital Agronomy, Production Research, Seed Productivity, Operations and Field Excellence Leads to implement best practices and maximize seed yield and quality.
• Develop Educational Programs: Create programs and tools to enhance field selection and grower productivity, focusing on yield, quality, and reliability.
• Leadership Connections: Stay connected with Europe leadership and Global Field Excellence Leadership to align project priorities.
• Lead Change Management: Foster an innovative culture and act as a change agent in Europe.
• Standardize Processes: Harmonize, support, control, and coach Europe's standard operating procedures in the field.
• Lead Conferences: Design and participate in the Europe Agronomy Conference and other meetings.
• Improve Data Quality: Lead efforts to enhance field data quality, organize and analyze data for data-driven decision-making.
• Support Hiring: Contribute to the hiring and onboarding process for agronomists.

Recommended Location of Residence: France, Italy, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Turkey

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Qualifications

What Skills You Need:

• BS or MS in agribusiness, agronomy, or equivalent
• Minimum 5 to 10 years experience in field production
• Corn seed production experience is preferred
• Demonstrated experience as trainer and facilitator
• Coaching and effective communication skills
• Strong facilitation skills for training and workshops
• Professional knowledge of Business Improvement and Continuous improvement tools (Six Sigma/Lean)
• Manage and lead multiple activities simultaneously
• Effective stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage and deal with conflict, ambiguity, complexity
• Motivate and develop others for high performance and excellence
• Ability to influence without authority