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Monsanto has always embraced innovation and always focused on making a better world. You can see it in our groundbreaking technology and in our dynamic environment where your skills and your career can grow and develop. We know that every day, new ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. You’ll be respected, you’ll contribute to the bottom line and you’ll help farmers feed the world.

Global – NAFTA Field Quality Improvement Specialist – Woodland, CA
Req. # 0027I

This position is responsible for execution of our Global Field Scoring System. The incumbent will also manage the crop suspecting process, analyze field quality data and lead quality improvement projects and initiatives related to field quality. This position will also approve grower payments according to crop acceptance procedures and lead field quality training activities. The position is based in Woodland, California and has global responsibility.

• Must be able to develop process maps, write ISO documentation, obtain stakeholder approval of documents and conduct necessary training
• The ability to communicate with different reporting levels in multi-national and cultural organization as an individual or a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced global and multi-cultural vegetable seed company
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills. Capability to take action in solving problems while exhibiting sounds judgment and a realistic understanding of issues

The Field Quality Improvement Specialist will challenge the status quo to improve processes.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years of experience in seed industry with a combination of quality assurance, research, marketing, production, inventory management or operational experience with emphasis on personnel development
• PC proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Access, Power Point)

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Master’s degree preferred with five years of experience
• Six Sigma / LEAN training and certification is required within one year position is filled, but is highly desired at the time of hire.
• SAP experience

Please note that only applications submitted through the Monsanto career website will be considered for this position.

To view the complete job description for this exciting position, please visit our website at www.monsanto.com/careers and enter req. # 00271.

We offer very competitive salaries and an extensive benefits package.

Monsanto is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse combination of ideas, perspectives and cultures.

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Published: November 18, 2010