NA Production Manager SSV

• Develop supervise & lead a network of regional production personnel with clear accountabilities and plans for succession and personal development.
• Build organizational capability to meet the combined challenges of competitive COGS and product quality alongside an increasingly complex product offer.
• Engage in creating a platform for the global production community to connect cooperate share best practices and set the required prioritized actions to execute the Seed Production Plan (SPP).
• Achieve full function-wide compliance with external and internal standards on HSE product quality Code of Conduct and key risk management processes; engage in shaping the space on new internal standards and compliance processes.
• Build effective working relationships with relevant functions such as Processing Global Seed Sourcing Supply OPS Quality Finance Procurement and Supply Chain.
• Act as a member of the Global SSV Production Leadership Team to shape functional process standards and culture.
• Interface with Research and Development (R&D) Global production Crop Strategist Supply Chain and Commercial to implement/execute agreed upon strategies and improvements for supply reliability.
• Actively engage in the crop and operational planning to meet business objectives; ensure achievable plans are agreed and risks shared and understood deliver to the agreed plan.
• Collaborating with Global Seed Sourcing personnel ensure required production data is actively collected and analyzed to promote continous improvement.
• Develop and ensure that assigned crops have a crop production strategy and investment plan.
• Develop and implement key field management processes and procedures in seed production measured with appropriate KPIs.
• Deliver the approved SPP (QQTP) within agreed upon tolerances.
• Develop operational budgets to meet business planning expectations; manage operational costs within these agreed budgets and develop compelling business cases for unplanned spend.

Qualifications :

• Master or Bachelor degree in agriculture / business
• Functional knowledge of seed production operations and vendor management
• Experience in planning and agriculture business processes
• Fluent in English
• Global mindset and experience working in a multi-cultural & cross functional environment
• Financial knowledge & data analytics

Additional Information :

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. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
• Full Benefit Package (Medical Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
• 401k plan with company match Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Maternity and Paternity Leave Education Assistance Wellness Programs Corporate Discounts among other benefits.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time