Production and Supply Development Associate - Vegetables

About this program:

The Production & Supply Development Program (PSDP) is a rotation-based program providing opportunities that expose associates to diverse experiences, with a total program commitment within three calendar years, and a geographical move as required. Locations are at any of the Vegetable sites within the United States – Pasco, WA, Nampa, ID, Woodland, CA.

This position has a start date of June 2025. Applications are only open to students graduating between December 2024 and May 2025.

Role Purpose

The focus of the program is to establish a pool of highly motivated and well-rounded talent within the organization.  As a PSDP Associate, you acquire business knowledge, skills and attributes required for placement into future positions within Syngenta. The learning and development will be at an accelerated pace with the expectation to perform at levels above your peers. 

What’s in it for you?

• A unique opportunity to grow and develop your capabilities
• Exposure to diverse experiences in different geographic locations
• Broad business exposure
• Meaningful and challenging work
• An understanding of career opportunities available at Syngenta that relate to your passion

What will you be doing?

There are multiple options to gain exposure to various areas of the Vegetables business that will help you develop your career path in a way that meets your individual needs.  In addition to the individual technical knowledge gained, cross-functional leadership training, coaching and mentoring will be provided. Your assignments will support various functions throughout the organization, including:

• Seed Production (open field/cage/greenhouse)
• Seed Processing
• Seed Production Research
• Seed Development
• Supply Operations
• Quality Control
• Commercial Operations
• Project Management
• Data Analytics

What you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Systems Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Plant or Crop Science, Data Science and other agriculture-related field
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Willingness to relocate as needed to pursue rotational opportunities
• Prior Internship or Co-op experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship now or in the future

What we value:

• Effective communication
• Comfort with ambiguity
• Initiative & follow-through
• Leadership

We have some of the best talent in the industry and recognize that we need a robust pipeline as our business, our customers, and our product portfolio evolves.  This role offers you a unique opportunity to grow and develop your capabilities while giving you exposure to diverse experiences in different geographic locations.  You’ll gain broad business exposure, meaningful and challenging work and an understanding of career opportunities available at Syngenta that relate to your passion.  Upon successful completion of the program, you will qualify for a variety of roles within Syngenta, respected for your technical and leadership acumen, allowing us to provide superior experience to our customers.

What We Offer:  

• Annual Compensation Range of $60,000 - $75,000
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do. 
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution. 
• Open Vacation Policy with a minimum of 15 days of vacation and up to 30 days with manager approval, plus paid holidays. 
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs and Corporate Discounts among other benefits. 
• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. 

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