Seed Production Agronomist — Field Leadership

Syngenta AG; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefit Package

401k plan with company match

Paid Vacation

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Education Assistance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Syngenta AG in Idaho seeks a Seed Production Lead to execute established seed production plans, coordinating with Supply Chain, R&D, growers and vendors to ensure timely, high-quality seed delivery. You’ll supervise field activities and help implement agronomic programs across production sites.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and willingness to travel during peak periods, with a focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement in seed production processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or equivalent in Agronomy or related field and practice in seed production.
• Knowledge of seed production procedures, terminology and QC standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership and project management abilities.
• Proficient PC and business software skills.
• Strong agronomic and pest management capabilities.
• Able to walk seed fields in any weather and work extended hours during peak season.
• Extensive travel required during peak times of year.
• Valid driver's license required.
• US work authorization without sponsorship.
• CCA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Geographically contract required production volumes with growers and vendors to maximize yield and meet quality specs.
• Develop and maintain grower/vendor evaluation systems to improve yields and quality.
• Understand species and variety traits, seed quality standards, and crop delivery needs.
• Lead pre-season planning: recruit growers, field selection, hybrid placement, field maps, SAP data entry, field recipes.
• Develop and implement agronomic programs for weeds, diseases, insects; provide pest management recommendations.
• Admin tasks: sign vendor contracts, prepare data for reports, conduct QMS meetings.
• Promote Health, Safety, Environment culture; lead safety initiatives (Goal Zero).
• Collaborate with R&D and GSPS to test new production concepts.
• Stay current with production tech and develop specialized skills (systems, data analysis, equipment maintenance, fertility, irrigation).
• Coordinate cross-functional activities: conditioning, treating, packaging, warehousing and distribution.
• Coordinate with Quality Labs to ensure seed quality delivered to customers.
• Supervise employees and third-party personnel as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Seed production knowledge

Pest management

PC skills

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Syngenta AG in Idaho seeks a Seed Production Lead to execute established seed production plans, coordinating with Supply Chain, R&D, growers and vendors to ensure timely, high-quality seed delivery. You’ll supervise field activities and help implement agronomic programs across production sites.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and willingness to travel during peak periods, with a focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement in seed production processes.