Role purpose
You will be responsible for corn field production and growers' follow up in Po Valley Growing Area, from field planning to harvest (according to the country SPP and local split); delivering the right quantity and quality requested by Syngenta.
Accountabilities
- Support the Field Production Manager during the growers’ contracting phases
- Responsible for growers’ management and Corn production follow up in Po Valley Growing Area including field allocation, tillage practices, sowing, fertilization, irrigation, detasseling, chemical application and harvest
- Seasonal field controller during corn flowering and detasseling operations
- Applies the follow-up process of field production on regular base usage of a digital data collector
- Interaction with R&D, Seed Production Research, Trial Seeds and Plant Processing
- In compliance with HSES Syngenta’s requirements
Knowledge, Experience & Capabilities
Critical qualification
- Minimum “Diploma Perito Agrario”, preferred Agriculture Degree
- Excellent knowledge of excel & Microsoft Office
- Fluent in Italian and English level B2
- A valid driving license is needed (B)
- Residing in Cremona/Piacenza area or available to reallocate
Critical knowledge & Experience
- Basic Agronomics knowledge
- Problem-solving, teamwork
- Ensure support and a proactive approach
- Carry out work in compliance with Legal and Syngenta standards on HSEQ
- Ensure responsive and accurate communication flows with all functions
- Establish excellent working relationships with key functions/stakeholders
Location: Casalmorano CR
Type of contract: Fixed term contract from mid March 2024 till mid September 2024
Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
