Corn Comm. Prod. Unit Lead West

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Corn Comm. Prod. Unit Lead West

POSITION PURPOSE:

• Lead Corn production, strategy, and operations , expand , establish the Region as future potential production location with 10000ac by 2029.
• Cocreate the infrastructure, resources to support the production.
• Define and set Unit’s outcomes and KPIs according to Seeds and Traits DSO operational setup on Field cost , Quality as per defined delivery volume (MT).
• Ensures compliance with Safety ,Quality and People, modeling One PSS principles
• Manages squads for the Unit with VACC (Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, Coach) competencies to deliver critical missions

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for commercial seed production (Corn) in the assigned Unit.
• Co creates with S&T Leaders in community and sustainability engagements.
• Architects the successful execution/deployment of digital innovations & mechanization initiatives.
• Catalyst the squad to plan and build grower, partner networks for successful seed production.
• Support the squad in the unit, removing roadblocks / bureaucracy to foster collaboration and learning across teams
• Coach the squad and provide skill building opportunities needed to create value for Outcomes / Output and empower teams with clear ownership, supporting them to stop non-value-added activities.
• Provide vison with early indications that enable the squad to take corrective action in line with targets.
• Act as an interlocutor/reference for discussions with key business partners and technical stakeholders.
• Provides feedback to each other to grow and develop.
• Enable production & process improvement, to improve Yield, Cost, Quality, Documentation, Process and Compliance.
• Own and communicate field operations P&L, squads' priorities, deliveries and overall goals.
• Inspire the development, exploration, and execution of creative ideas in rapid cycles (90 Days)

KEY WORKING RELATIONS:

• Other Units of Product Teams of IBSL Seed and Trait.
• End-to-End mission critical and On-demand support teams/squads
• Off-site enabling support teams/squads (IT, HR, Legal, Finance, Procurement, ONE Management and any other as applicable)

WHO YOU ARE:

• University degree (Masters or equivalent)
• 10-12 years experience in Seed Production/Manufacturing
• Cross-functional collaboration & communication
• Determination to lead, direct, and motivate employees
• Ability to take initiative and responsibility
• Analytical and strategic thinking

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