Production and Supply Development Program Associate - Vegetables and Flowers

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 or Flowers sites within the United States – Pasco or Othello, WA; Nampa or Caldwell, ID; Woodland or Salinas, CA; Alva or Naples, FL

This position has a start date of July 2024.

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 Vegetables and Flowers 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
• Parent Seed Characterization
• Supply Operations
• Quality Control
• Commercial Operations

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Systems Technology, Agricultural Engineering, Plant or Crop 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

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.

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and offers flexible work options to meet both your work and personal needs 
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• Generous Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
• Salary Range: $40,000 - $70,000
• Work Level: 3B

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, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.