CPT Production Manager Jobs
Production Manager roles on CPT put you at the intersection of operations, scheduling, and cross-functional team leadership, all areas your DSO will need to verify align directly with your enrolled program. Manufacturing, media, and consumer goods employers regularly hire CPT-authorized students for hands-on production oversight, making this one of the more CPT-accessible management tracks.
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About Syngenta
At Syngenta Seeds Field Crops, we're shaping the future of agriculture and empowering farmers to meet the ever-growing demand for food and fuel. We’re a global Ag Tech powerhouse, headquartered in the United States, with passionate, local experts collaborating with farmers to deliver solutions that create market opportunities. We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for unmatched in-field performance. Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease, insect, weed, and extreme weather pressures, all while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect and enhance our planet. Join our mission of revolutionizing food security and transforming agriculture.
Job Description
At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. We invite you to help shape the future of agriculture and play a role in safely feeding the world while caring for our planet.
Syngenta's SE Production Operations Team is seeking a Vegetables Seed Production Intern in Woodland, CA. This internship role will execute established Small Seed Vegetables (SSV) production activities to assure that Syngenta has a consistent, timely, and reliable supply of high-quality seed in the Cage Production and Commercial Open Field Program.
As part of Syngenta's Emerging Talent Program, you will gain hands-on experience, exposure to day-to-day business operations, and opportunities to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges while developing your professional skills.
Accountabilities:
- Foster an operational culture founded on adherence to all applicable HSE and other corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Support Agronomists and Field Production Technicians in field-related activities as directed at the Woodland, California production site.
- Participate in accurate and timely crop scouting and data collection of emergence and vegetative growth stages, pollination dates, stand counts, and IPM scouting thresholds.
- Perform activities related to planting, scouting, weed and insect management, rouging, safety, training, harvesting, and reporting at the site.
- Perform a project to study potential production improvements. Present findings to the Field Production Team in Woodland, California.
- Ensure all clean-downs and changeovers are done correctly to eliminate any product mixture.
- Actively support an image that reflects the highest regard for cleanliness and organization.
- Perform other duties as required to meet field operations needs.
- Work alongside the Agronomist and Operations Teams to execute key projects/deliverables in the processing of vegetable seeds.
- Support field activities, such as trial coordination, rouging, disease and weed scouting, pollination, harvesting, threshing, drying, and delivery from grower to processing facility.
- Complete data validation and reports to support global and regional operations needs, comprising equipment run time and scheduling needs.
- Support Quality and HSE functions to drive key programs and targeted metrics.
- Cooperate with Field Quality and Production Research personnel to identify, develop, and implement projects to improve reliability, quality, and/or cost.
Qualifications
- A High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or advanced degree program in an applicable discipline (Agronomy, Agricultural Business, Plant Science/Biology, or another closely related major is preferred).
Desired Qualifications:
- Students with Sophomore or Junior class standing are highly encouraged to apply.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) is ideal but not required.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Self-motivated, go-getter with a strong results orientation.
- The ability to analyze crops and communicate information (written and spoken) is highly desired in this position.
- Trusted: Will need to make sound judgment calls regarding seed quality management that are in the best interest of the company.
- Excellent computer skills, such as proficiency in both Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Innovative: Always looking to improve work efficiency and field-related technologies.
- Detail/Accuracy-Oriented: All procedures and policies must be understood and followed.
- Ability to perform basic math functions.
- Valid driver’s license and personal transportation to and from the worksite (Woodland Site Office).
- Ability to build relationships and work well in a team-based environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines while maintaining focus on details.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to organize thoughts, data, etc.
- Ability to learn, willingness to ask questions, and ability to adapt to change.
Additional Information
Salary for this position ranges between $20 - $45 hourly.
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
- Competitive wages
- Ongoing career development resources
- The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems
Syngenta is committed to creating a culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI
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, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Company Description
About Syngenta
At Syngenta Seeds Field Crops, we're shaping the future of agriculture and empowering farmers to meet the ever-growing demand for food and fuel. We’re a global Ag Tech powerhouse, headquartered in the United States, with passionate, local experts collaborating with farmers to deliver solutions that create market opportunities. We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for unmatched in-field performance. Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease, insect, weed, and extreme weather pressures, all while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect and enhance our planet. Join our mission of revolutionizing food security and transforming agriculture.
Job Description
At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. We invite you to help shape the future of agriculture and play a role in safely feeding the world while caring for our planet.
Syngenta's SE Production Operations Team is seeking a Vegetables Seed Production Intern in Woodland, CA. This internship role will execute established Small Seed Vegetables (SSV) production activities to assure that Syngenta has a consistent, timely, and reliable supply of high-quality seed in the Cage Production and Commercial Open Field Program.
As part of Syngenta's Emerging Talent Program, you will gain hands-on experience, exposure to day-to-day business operations, and opportunities to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges while developing your professional skills.
Accountabilities:
- Foster an operational culture founded on adherence to all applicable HSE and other corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Support Agronomists and Field Production Technicians in field-related activities as directed at the Woodland, California production site.
- Participate in accurate and timely crop scouting and data collection of emergence and vegetative growth stages, pollination dates, stand counts, and IPM scouting thresholds.
- Perform activities related to planting, scouting, weed and insect management, rouging, safety, training, harvesting, and reporting at the site.
- Perform a project to study potential production improvements. Present findings to the Field Production Team in Woodland, California.
- Ensure all clean-downs and changeovers are done correctly to eliminate any product mixture.
- Actively support an image that reflects the highest regard for cleanliness and organization.
- Perform other duties as required to meet field operations needs.
- Work alongside the Agronomist and Operations Teams to execute key projects/deliverables in the processing of vegetable seeds.
- Support field activities, such as trial coordination, rouging, disease and weed scouting, pollination, harvesting, threshing, drying, and delivery from grower to processing facility.
- Complete data validation and reports to support global and regional operations needs, comprising equipment run time and scheduling needs.
- Support Quality and HSE functions to drive key programs and targeted metrics.
- Cooperate with Field Quality and Production Research personnel to identify, develop, and implement projects to improve reliability, quality, and/or cost.
Qualifications
- A High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or advanced degree program in an applicable discipline (Agronomy, Agricultural Business, Plant Science/Biology, or another closely related major is preferred).
Desired Qualifications:
- Students with Sophomore or Junior class standing are highly encouraged to apply.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) is ideal but not required.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Self-motivated, go-getter with a strong results orientation.
- The ability to analyze crops and communicate information (written and spoken) is highly desired in this position.
- Trusted: Will need to make sound judgment calls regarding seed quality management that are in the best interest of the company.
- Excellent computer skills, such as proficiency in both Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Innovative: Always looking to improve work efficiency and field-related technologies.
- Detail/Accuracy-Oriented: All procedures and policies must be understood and followed.
- Ability to perform basic math functions.
- Valid driver’s license and personal transportation to and from the worksite (Woodland Site Office).
- Ability to build relationships and work well in a team-based environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines while maintaining focus on details.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to organize thoughts, data, etc.
- Ability to learn, willingness to ask questions, and ability to adapt to change.
Additional Information
Salary for this position ranges between $20 - $45 hourly.
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
- Competitive wages
- Ongoing career development resources
- The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems
Syngenta is committed to creating a culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI
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, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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Does a Production Manager role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your enrolled program includes coursework in operations, supply chain, project management, or a related discipline. Your DSO will evaluate whether the specific duties, production scheduling, team oversight, process coordination, connect directly to your curriculum. Roles with vague or purely administrative duties are harder to authorize, so ask your employer for a detailed job description before submitting your CPT request.
Can I do CPT for a part-time Production Manager position?
CPT can be part-time (under 20 hours per week) or full-time (20 hours or more), and your DSO will specify which applies based on your program requirements. Part-time CPT doesn't affect your OPT eligibility. Full-time CPT lasting 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, so coordinate carefully with your DSO if your production role runs a full academic year or longer.
What industries hire CPT students for Production Manager roles?
Manufacturing, media production, consumer goods, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical operations are the most active sectors. These industries run structured production cycles that align well with academic-year CPT timelines. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers in these industries who have a track record of working with F-1 students, which signals familiarity with CPT documentation and I-20 requirements.
Will my CPT Production Manager experience count toward H-1B sponsorship later?
CPT work experience is valid U.S. work experience and can strengthen an H-1B visa petition, particularly for demonstrating specialty occupation qualifications. Production Manager roles typically require a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or operations, which aligns with H-1B specialty occupation criteria. Your CPT employer isn't obligated to sponsor H-1B, but documented production management experience improves your profile with future sponsors.
What should I submit to my DSO to authorize CPT for a Production Manager job?
Most DSOs require a signed offer letter on employer letterhead, a detailed job description listing specific production duties, and confirmation of the employment start and end dates. Some programs also require a brief written statement explaining how the role integrates with your coursework. Get all materials from your employer before your DSO meeting, missing the start date because of an incomplete packet is one of the most common CPT delays.