Area Production Manager - Vegetable Seeds

Syngenta

2 - 5 years

4 - 7 Lacs

aurangabad

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Skills Required

procurement supply chain sap project management agronomy scheduling manager quality control hse six sigma logistics

Work Mode

Work from Office

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Role purpose:

To manage monitor the seed production activities to achieve the reliability and quality
To do grower and area achievement and allocate the seed production program among the vendors at location as per the evaluation based on their historical performance and potential
Implement and monitor field production activities with vendors, growers other stakeholders
To document preparation for process audits in Seed Production, CSR, HSE compliance
To prepare share periodical report on seed production updates at location
To ensure seed production, HSE CSR activities as per the policies, procedures protocols in SOP for respective crop
To manage, motivate and train Field production third party staff on SOP s, Policies to aware achieve the planned target
Train team on Continuous improvement, Operational Excellence, Agile practices helping them to achieve their targets in efficient manner
Coordinate and support plant processing, logistics and quality teams
Keep abreast of seed operations trends, create sustainable seed processing protocols which helps to deliver the standards
Satisfactory knowledge about seed treatment and coating
Identify and prioritize critical projects with a focus on continuous improvement in quality, and process efficiency
Coordinate and alignment with Quality control, supply chain objectives

Responsibilities:

To ensure area and grower achievement on time in line with specific Vegetable crop requirement
Execute the specific crop field agronomy strategies to achieve defined quality and quantity
To manage a team of production supervisors as per requirement
To identify and manage grower level technical issues in his area of field production
To manage and ensure timely parent seed supply, field agronomy practices, harvesting and procurement of hybrids seeds
Execute department SOP s for achieving full compliance and functional excellence in key areas
Coordinate for the plan, basic seed other non-seed material to be received at location as per the need
Generates effective communications, good relations, and a positive image with internal stake holders, suppliers and co- workers, promoting teamwork
Identify and initiate corrective action of non-conformance in documentation and processes
Comply with all Health, Safety, Environment, Security and CSR policies of organization and drive down the line and also ensure timely reporting of related information
Conduct high quality of field trials, identify right fields growers, and ensure proper field production practices, harvesting and post harvesting as per company protocols
Coordinate and or support seeds processing and quality activities as and when required
Always maintain product security and confidentiality. Ensure 100% compliance while conducting and performing all the activities.
Manage scheduling activities to ensure timely availability of materials for smooth and continuous business flow. Work towards cost efficacy and achieving budget guidelines

Qualification :

Master of Science (MSC) in Agriculture

Experience and Skills:

2 to 5 years working experience in Vegetable seeds agronomy and exposure to seeds post-harvest operations
Experience in Vegetable seed production, ability to interface with growers, supervisory staff, and other functions
Self-Driven, good interpersonal and communication skills, team Player and stakeholder orientation
Operational Excellence skills, change and project management capabilities
Broad knowledge of Health, Safety, Environment as well as sustainability systems
Knowledge and exposure in Six sigma or Lean or Agile are preferred
Must possess working knowledge of computer especially MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc). SAP or relevant system knowledge is desirable
Exposure and experience in digital solutions in Agriculture is an added advantage

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