3 Seed Quality Jobs

Role & responsibilities 1. Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans for the Grow Out Test program in alignment with company goals and objectives. 2. Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of Grow Out Test technicians and specialists, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities. 3. Experimental Design: Design and implement field trials to evaluate the performance of new agricultural products and technologies, including crop varieties, fertilizers, and pest control methods. 4. Field Operations: Oversee all aspects of field operations, including site selection, planting, maintenance, and harvest, ensuring adherence to protocols and best practices. 5. Data Collection and Analysis: Supervise data collection activities and ensure the accuracy and integrity of experimental data. Conduct statistical analysis and interpret results to inform decision-making and product development efforts. 6. Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Research & Development, Product Management, and Marketing, to support product development initiatives and optimize product performance. 7. Quality Assurance: Implement quality assurance processes to ensure that field trials are conducted according to established protocols and regulatory requirements. 8. Documentation and Reporting: Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations summarizing experimental results, insights, and recommendations for internal stakeholders and external partners. 9. Budget Management: Manage the budget for the Grow Out Test program, including forecasting expenses, tracking spending, and optimizing resource allocation. 10. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation within the Grow Out Test program, driving efficiencies and enhancing productivity. Preferred candidate profile • Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agriculture, or related field; advanced degree preferred. • Minimum of 5 years of experience in agricultural research, field trials, or related roles. • Strong understanding of agronomic principles, crop physiology, and agricultural production systems. • Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to effectively manage and develop a team. • Proficiency in experimental design, statistical analysis, and data interpretation. • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills. • Experience with budget management and resource allocation. • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices for agricultural field trials. • Passion for agriculture, sustainability, and innovation Perks and benefits

Role & responsibilities Quality Management: Develop and implement field quality management strategies to ensure product quality meets or exceeds customer expectations. Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and track field quality performance. Monitor field performance data and trends to identify areas for improvement and take proactive actions to address quality issues. Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of field quality engineers and technicians, providing guidance and support to achieve departmental goals. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning within the team. Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members to drive professional development and growth. Root Cause Analysis: Lead investigations into field quality issues, conducting root cause analysis to identify underlying causes and implement corrective and preventive actions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and customer support, to resolve quality issues effectively and efficiently. Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce defects, and improve overall quality performance. Implement best practices and quality standards to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Customer Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries and concerns related to field quality issues. Communicate effectively with customers to understand their needs and expectations, and provide timely updates and resolutions to quality issues. Preferred candidate profile • Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agriculture, or related field; advanced degree preferred. • 5+ years of experience in quality management, with a focus on field quality or related areas. • Proven track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical issues to diverse audiences. Perks and benefits

Production Quality Representative POSITION PURPOSE: Plan & execute the activities of field quality like crop inspection with special focus on disease and training to field team during hybrid and parent seed production & conduct audits during production and post-harvest operation. Improve Clean Seed programs in field production by networking with experts and through continual improvement programs. YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure identified risks have effective mitigation and communication plan and conduct risk assessment for field and area selection. Conduct Crop Inspections for Hybrid and Parent seed production fields & nursery at defined intervals / set calendar as per Field Scoring System (FSS) guidelines with special focus on Diseases. Prepare corrective and preventive actions for the observed deviation and update the data in Velocity. Plan and conduct diagnostic tests in Field / Lab. Update field flags in Velocity and SAP followed by communications to all the stakeholders concerned. Recommend corrective & preventive actions in case of any failures. Conduct Gap analysis on Clean Seed Program (CSP) during production, seed extraction, sanitization, drying etc. and making corrective and preventive action plans with Production team. Conduct audits of Production fields and 3rd party operations of Veg crop during critical crop stages, seed extraction, sanitization etc. Coordinate with Production and QT regional & country teams to develop CSP plans and strategies. Partner with Quality Control for diagnostics/testing programs including TZ to support harvest decision. Partner with Production to identify, develop and implement quality improvements. Support PGO, RA, RCA, ERT, area evaluation, Swap & water testing whenever necessary, but not limited to this. Guide field team on Integrated pest and disease management. Coordinate implementation and training of Quality, QMS & HSE in field quality processes. Complaint support to identify root cause analysis of customer complaints. Plan and arrange technical training on CSP /FSS/ Sanitation/ Diagnostic tests, Moisture tests, TZ test etc. to Field Quality & Production teams. Review & coordinate for Field Quality Information updates in Velocity / Scout. Escalate identified non-conforming products/ processes to all concerned and trigger corrective/ preventive actions at Field and Plant Operations. KEY WORKING RELATIONS: Global VS PS Field Production Teams Country Area Lead. Internal and external Industry connections. WHO YOU ARE: Bachelors degree in agriculture Preferably 3 to 7 years experience in quality assurance role Experience in a seed production/seed industry is preferred. Breeding background Strong influencing Knowledge of continuous improvement principles Result oriented & Self motivated SECURITY NOTE: We at PERSOLKELLY India or our representatives, do not ask job seekers for fees, personal banking information, or payments through unofficial channels. Official communications will only come from @persolkelly.com. Report any suspicious activity to Contactus_in@persolkelly.com. Click here to find out how you can safeguard yourself from job scams.