Seed Production Agronomist — Field Ops Leader (Relocation)

Iowa Ag; Iowa; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

Paid time off

Well-being pay

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vylor is seeking a Production Agronomist to join our Reinbeck, Iowa corn location. You will manage seed field production processes, collaborate with teams, and drive high-quality crops and yields while developing leadership and people management skills.

The role focuses on field-based agronomy, program coordination, and continuous improvement. You will oversee contract growers, stay current with agronomic practices, and ensure regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agronomy, agribusiness, or related discipline.
• Has at least one year of experience in agronomy, field science, agribusiness, or another related field.
• Demonstrates good organization, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can adapt to change.
• Shows experience in leading, developing, and sustaining high-functioning engaged work teams.
• Proven proficiency in computer systems and programs (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and tends to pick up quickly on new software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Values safety and follows safety rules and procedures.
• Understands the time sensitivity of working with a biological product and is willing to work longer hours during peak agronomic seasons.
• Holds a valid US driver's license in good standing.
• Ability and willingness to achieve additional certifications and training specific to the hiring location

Responsibilities

• Oversee acreage planning, strategy, logistics, education and resource allocation for field activities.
• Coach contracted seed growers on agronomic improvement opportunities to enhance yields and seed quality.
• Keep abreast of current agronomic practices, government agricultural programs, and environmental issues related to all phases of seed production.
• Work with government certifying agencies to ensure all standards are met.
• Participate in strategic planning, budgetary, safety, quality, and workforce issues for employees.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.
• Serve as a technical expert across a broad range of activities: nutrient and herbicide recommendations, integrated pest management, field inspections/pollination, harvest process, etc.
• Meeting targeted yields, accurate data collection and entry, and other planning parameters as directed by the company.
• Establish and support individual and team performance goals that are attainable and aligned with business strategy.
• Sponsor projects, team members, timelines, and deliverables to ensure productivity objectives are met.
• Promote safety, health, and environmentally sound practices through managing assigned programs.
• Evaluate and analyze the local competitive seed environment.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Seed production knowledge

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in agronomy

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vylor is seeking a Production Agronomist to join our Reinbeck, Iowa corn location. You will manage seed field production processes, collaborate with teams, and drive high-quality crops and yields while developing leadership and people management skills.

The role focuses on field-based agronomy, program coordination, and continuous improvement. You will oversee contract growers, stay current with agronomic practices, and ensure regulatory standards.