Product Development Director

Product Development Director: Bloomington, Minnesota.

KWS Cereals USA, LLC, headquartered in Bloomington, MN with its R & D facility in Champaign, IL, develops wheat and rye seed varieties for cereals by creating, updating and implementing seed breeding strategy and programs and marketing globally. This full time position directs the company's hybrid rye seed production in North America by directing the entire product development strategy and supervising the production development team to ensure products are produced according to design, quality, and price specifications; collaborates with internal and external stakeholders for implementation of product development strategies. Domestic and international travels (approx. 25-30%). This position can be served remotely.

Minimum Requirements: Master's degree in Crop, Plant or Agricultural Science field, or equivalent foreign degree, plus two years of prior employment experience in managing hybrid rye seed production for cereals with a global seed production business. Must be willing to travel approx. 25-30%. 

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.