Immediate Requirement For Production Centre Head @ Telugu States

Role: Production Centre Head

Location: Telangana & AP (Multiple Locations)

Reporting - Head Production.

01. Role Description:

Hybrid Paddy and Maize

02. Qualification:

• Education:

  B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Agriculture

03. Experience:

• Minimum

  1520 years

  of hands-on field production experience in reputed seed/Agri-based organizations, specifically in

  Hybrid Paddy and Maize

  .

04. Technical / Functional Competencies:

1. Seed Production Planning
2. Basic Computer Proficiency
3. Field Agronomy Expertise
4. Knowledge of Modern Production Technologies
5. Strong Networking Abilities
6. Familiarity with SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
7. Effective Field Monitoring Practices
8. Awareness of Industry Best Practices
9. Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
10. Awareness of Industry Best Practices
11. Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

05. Behavioural / Leadership Competencies:

1. Excellent Communication Skills
2. Strong Organizational Abilities
3. Problem-Solving Orientation
4. Coaching & Mentoring Capability
5. Strategic Thinking
6. Change Management Proficiency

06. Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Identify suitable geographical areas for optimum production based on varietal adaptability and climatic suitability.
2. Allocate production targets, productivity goals, and acreage to production team members effectively.
3. Plan and conduct field visits during critical crop stages to ensure agronomic compliance and crop health.
4. Promote and implement best agronomic and production practices to enhance productivity.
5. Monitor team performance and ensure optimal utilization of resources.
6. Forecast potential risks and prepare mitigation plans to safeguard committed production volumes.
7. Organize pre-season planning meetings with staff and organizers.
8. Conduct regular crop progress review meetings with field teams.
9. Collaborate and coordinate with cross-functional departments such as R&D, QC, Processing, SCM, and Sales.
10. Facilitate end-of-season review meetings to evaluate performance and strategize for the next cycle.
11. Prepare and monitor field production budgets for each season.
12. Build strong relationships with organizers and growers to maximize contracted acreage.

07. Authorities:

1. Sign seed production agreements with organizers/growers.
2. Manage and supervise zonal production managers.
3. Approve budgets related to field staff and operations.
4. Approve selection of seed production villages and organizers.
5. Sanction travel and reimbursement claims for direct reportees.
6. Approve goal documents and performance assessments of team members.

08. Key Result Areas (KRAs):

1. Acreage Achievement:

   Target Acres vs. Actual Final Acres

2. Yield Efficiency:

   Target Yield vs. Actual Yield

3. Volume Achievement:

   Planned Seed Production vs. Actual Volume Achieved

4. Quality Compliance:

   Ensure all production meets seed quality standards

5. Cost Management:

   Planned Production Costs vs. Actual Costs

6. Innovation:

   Implementation and Monitoring of Digital Tools in Production

7. Safety:

   Ensure Zero Recordable Incidents – HSE Compliance