Senior Manufacturing Tech Engineer/Scientist

Corteva Agriscience

. Serve as the Corteva employee accountable for production activities at multiple Formulations & Packaging and Active Synthesis suppliers across the region .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeIndianapolis • Michigan • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing production activities and supplier relationships within the agriculture or chemical industry, ensuring compliance with manufacturing standards and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Proficient in utilizing SAP/ERP systems for production planning and quality management.

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Supplier Relationship ManagementContinuous Improvement/Six Sigma/LeanManufacturing Process AccountabilityQuality Systems UnderstandingSAP/ERP Systems Experience

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing ProcessesProduction PlanningQuality ControlLogistics SupportCapacity PlanningRoot Cause InvestigationChange ManagementProduct SpecificationsCost MonitoringCompliance Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

SAPERP Systems

Industry Keywords

Agriculture IndustryChemical IndustryCrop Life StandardsContamination Prevention StandardsEHSQ Adherence

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the Corteva employee accountable for production activities at multiple Formulations & Packaging and Active Synthesis suppliers across the region
Implement Corteva manufacturing strategies at supplier facilities
Ensure compliance with manufacturing requirements and procedures in Contract Manufacturing Agreements
Support Site Selection Projects for new product production
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Business Teams, R&D, Purchasing, Quality, Regulatory, Legal, and other functions
Set continuous-improvement targets and monitor manufacturing techniques, costs, waste, and quality
Travel 10–25% to supplier sites for projects, activities, and assessments
Manage supplier relationships and represent Corteva at supplier sites and Logical Supply Team meetings
Support supplier selection, technology transfer, Management of Change, new product trials, and M&ISC projects
Monitor and improve supplier process performance, asset capability, product integrity, quality, process safety, costs, yields, schedules, and compliance
Support capacity planning and lead improvement and new product launch projects
Oversee production planning, PtP/MPS performance, budgets, inventory discrepancies, contract reviews, SAP updates, and stakeholder reporting
Manage raw material qualifications and packaging changes and support shelf-life extensions
Assess supplier EHSQ adherence, resolve quality issues, lead Root Cause Investigations, and track corrective actions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of a scientific or engineering bachelor’s degree or four-year equivalent degree in supply chain or engineering
Five or more years of direct experience in the agriculture or chemical industry
Multiple years with direct manufacturing experience, including direct accountability for manufacturing processes, daily operations, supporting logistics, or supply planning
Understanding of quality systems, especially product specifications, release, and quality control
Understanding of Crop Life or Contamination Prevention Standards is especially valuable
Experience with continuous improvement/Six Sigma/Lean is highly valued
Prior relationship management experience with suppliers is strongly desired
Prefer experience utilizing SAP/ERP systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
Competitive retirement savings plan
Tuition reimbursement program