Job Summary

The position holder is responsible to plan, develop, implement and monitor the department's goal, and objectives; ensures the timely  implementation of short and long term production plans and programs; ensures profitable growth in line with group & country strategies; manages and monitors the department budget; and drives strong motivation to the team.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Plan, review available and required resources based on the short and long term seed production target

• Distribute/allocate seed production targets to different production areas.

• Provide technical support and guidance to the seed production team to support the achievement of quality and quantity targets.

• Monitor all aspects of production, identify improvement opportunities and make recommendations to support continuous improvement with safety performance, quality & quantity achievement, phytosanitary aspects, regulatory compliance & operating cost.

• Coordinate with the SS team the timely availability of stock seed  for distribution to the seed growers. 

• Conduct crop inspection in seed production and propose quality  improvements as appropriate 

• Submit production yield estimates & Key seed production updates to the Group SP manager every month.

• Collaborate with SPR/R&D implementation of new production protocol for new products, as needed

• Motivate and challenge the team to drive high performance through training, coaching, exposure related to Seed Production activities.

• Establish close rapport with government agencies for regulatory requirements such as business permits, etc.

• Plan, prepare and monitor OPEX & CAPEX budget in coordination with finance

• Prepare seed procurement price proposals every year based on analysis of previous year performance & submit the proposal to management for approval.

• Ensure effective control on Production Activities and ensure that Cost of production is within designated budget as per the  overall business strategy, policies & guidelines

• Review status on Seed Growers payment.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Agricultural or related field from recognized institute.

• With at least 10 years. experience in agricultural production, community development, extension work and farming activities

• Background in Plant Disease identification and management is an advantage.

• High level of English proficiency in written & spoken

• Able to use Microsoft office applications plus email/ internet.

• Able to demonstrate critical thinking,  problem solving and decision making , very good listening and sensing skills,  balanced and sensible judgment

• Experience of working for a matrixed/international organization which is truly multicultural and diverse