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Syngenta

Independent Seed Advisor

Kalamazoo, MI · On-site

Manage operational budget, variable selling expenses, and marketing funds within district ... Independent Seed Advisors are self-employed in partnership with Golden Harvest. #LI-NL2

Syngenta

Independent Seed Advisor

Owatonna, MN · On-site

Manage operational budget, variable selling expenses, and marketing funds within district ... Independent Seed Advisors are self-employed in partnership with Golden Harvest. #LI-NL2

Wyffels Hybrids

Seed Sales Specialist

Seward, NE · On-site

Region Manager Join Wyffels Hybrids as Our Next Seed Sales Specialist! Help growers maximize success through trusted relationships, agronomic expertise, and industry-leading seed solutions. We're ...

Syngenta

Independent Seed Advisor

Sikeston, MO · On-site

Manage operational budget, variable selling expenses, and marketing funds within district ... Independent Seed Advisors are self-employed in partnership with Golden Harvest. #LI-NL2

Syngenta

Independent Seed Advisor

Iowa Falls, IA · On-site

Manage operational budget, variable selling expenses, and marketing funds within district ... Independent Seed Advisors are self-employed in partnership with Golden Harvest. #LI-NL2

Syngenta

Independent Seed Advisor

Oberlin, OH · On-site

Manage operational budget, variable selling expenses, and marketing funds within district ... Independent Seed Advisors are self-employed in partnership with Golden Harvest. #LI-NL2

Syngenta

Independent Seed Advisor

Sheridan, IN · On-site

Manage operational budget, variable selling expenses, and marketing funds within district ... Independent Seed Advisors are self-employed in partnership with Golden Harvest. #LI-NL2

Syngenta Group

Independent Seed Advisor

Dwight, IL · On-site

Manage operational budget, variable selling expenses, and marketing funds within district ... Independent Seed Advisors are self-employed in partnership with Golden Harvest. #LI-NL2

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How much do seed manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for seed manager in the United States is $59,525.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $68,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Seed Manager vs Seed Technician?

AspectSeed ManagerSeed Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in agriculture, agronomy, or related field; experience in seed productionHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job training in seed handling
Work EnvironmentOffice management, overseeing seed production processes, field visitsFieldwork, seed planting, sampling, and quality testing
Employer & Industry UsageSeed companies, agricultural firms, research institutionsSeed production farms, agricultural companies, research labs

The Seed Manager typically oversees seed production operations, manages teams, and ensures quality standards, requiring more education and managerial skills. The Seed Technician focuses on hands-on tasks like seed sampling, testing, and planting, with less emphasis on management. Both roles are essential in seed production but differ in responsibilities and qualifications.

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Infographic showing various Seed Manager job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 4% Temporary. Highlights an 96% In-person, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,525 per year, or $28.6 per hour.
Seed Production & Quality Control Specialist

Seed Production & Quality Control Specialist

Illinois Foundation Seeds Inc.

Nampa, ID

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Seed Production amp; Quality Control Specialist
Illinois Foundation Seeds Inc. (IFSI) is an independent company delivering the leading research, product development, licensing, and production for the seed industry's sweet corn and field crops.
  • Our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Dedicated, Collaborative, and Driven are the foundation of our success. We seek a Seed Production amp; QC Specialist who embodies and upholds these values in their daily work. At IFSI our brand purpose is "Growing Together." We believe in fostering growth not only in our research to our customers, partners, team members and the environment, creating collaborative efforts that benefit everyone involved.
General Purpose:
The Seed Production amp; QC Specialist is expected to be a self-starter with a strong sense of determination, taking a leadership role in this crucial part of our business. In this position, you will be responsible for assisting in overseeing the highest standards of seed quality by conducting tests and maintaining quality control systems throughout seed production. Responsibilities include seed quality testing, moisture and seed sampling, and enhancing seed production processes.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Assist with seed counts, moisture testing, seed sampling, and shipping of samples
  • Assist in planning and plant projects requiring (ETRs) within parental seed fields
  • Assist with the collection and recording stand counts and flowering dates, and other evaluation note sheets for field data collection and electronic filing
  • Harvest and evaluate (HP) seed and ETRs from parental seed fields
  • Apply for and assist with phytosanitary certificate applications
  • Assist with planting of parent seed fields and selfing in parental seed fields
  • Assist with checking production fields
  • Assist with parent seed PL’s, phytos, and shipments
  • Assist with inventory and sampling of parent seed
  • Conduct seed quality or production improvement studies
  • Monitor seed quality through various laboratory tests and evaluations
  • Evaluate bean and pea stock seed plots
  • Inspect tags and seed during conditioning and final fit processes
  • Help monitor corn dryers
  • Assist in the management of time dock and assist/manage data in the TG application
  • Assist with entering data into production systems
  • Assist In determining screen recommendations for sizers
  • Assist in providing tares for Mills
  • Assist with sample submissions
  • Collect data on seed quality and production performance
  • Assist with field data collection for stand counts, flowering dates, and other evaluations
  • Maintain accurate records of all QC tests and evaluations
  • Collaborate with the Seed Production team to ensure quality standards are upheld during production
  • Assist with Quality Assurance (QA) testing of selfing and crossing block seed lots
  • Plan and order supplies for nursery and selfing projects
Qualifications/Knowledge Needed:
  • Previous experience in seed quality control, seed production, or related fields
  • Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Crop Science, or a related field is beneficial
  • Proficiency in data collection, reporting, and analysis
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in task execution
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to work in both office/lab environments and on-site during the growing season.
  • Capability to lift and carry seed samples and materials, generally up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods during field visits and inspections.
Benefits:
  • Employees can expect to be paid between $50 - $60K
  • Additional compensation may include a bonus (if relevant).
  • This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.
  • Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.
  • Company provided vehicle
Reporting:
  • Reports to the Seed Production amp; Quality Control Specialist II
Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer

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