Field Operations Leader: Agronomy & Grower Relations

Vylor; Durant (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vylor seeks a Field Operations Manager to lead a team of agronomists and seasonal staff at a Durant, OK production location. You will oversee field production, budgets, safety, and relationships with growers, ensuring high-quality seed and timely harvest.

Travel up to 20% and on-site responsibilities require strong leadership, agronomic expertise, and negotiation skills to optimize yields and align with Corteva-originated processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agronomy, agribusiness, or related discipline.
• Experience leading agronomy teams and seasonal workers.
• Proven ability to negotiate grower contracts and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a field team to ensure on-time production and quality.
• Develop and own field budget, safety, quality, and workforce plan.
• Direct grower relations, contracts, and conflict resolution.
• Coordinate with Commercial team on grower/rep needs and issues.
• Oversee IPM program including vendor selection and staffing.
• Train agronomy and production teams and growers.
• Assist in scheduling during harvest and conditioning for seed readiness.
• Work with certifying agencies to meet standards.
• Identify best practices in planting, cultivation, and harvest.

Skills

People management

Production agriculture

Seeds knowledge

Contract negotiation

Problem solving

Communication

Driver's license

Pesticide license

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in agronomy

Job description

Vylor seeks a Field Operations Manager to lead a team of agronomists and seasonal staff at a Durant, OK production location. You will oversee field production, budgets, safety, and relationships with growers, ensuring high-quality seed and timely harvest.

Travel up to 20% and on-site responsibilities require strong leadership, agronomic expertise, and negotiation skills to optimize yields and align with Corteva-originated processes.