About this role
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Job Description
- Plan, coordinate, and execute seed production and processing activities to achieve targeted production volume, germination percentage, and saleable seed recovery rates.
- Lead and monitor all seed processing operations to ensure efficient throughput, product quality, and compliance with established production schedules.
- Ensure all seed production activities are carried out in accordance with MS 157, ISO 9001:2015, internal quality management systems, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Monitor critical process parameters throughout seed processing to achieve optimum seed viability, germination performance, and customer quality requirements.
- Implement and maintain stringent quality control measures at every stage of seed production, including seed reception, processing, storage, germination, grading, and dispatch.
- Analyze germination performance, seed recovery rates, processing losses, and other key performance indicators (KPIs), and initiate corrective actions to drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of production records, quality documents, traceability records, and reports in compliance with quality management system requirements.
- Conduct regular inspections and audits of seed processing facilities, equipment, and operations to ensure compliance with SOPs, quality standards, and workplace safety requirements.
- Lead investigations into quality deviations, non-conformities, customer complaints, and germination issues, while implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Supervise and develop production personnel through coaching, training, and performance monitoring to ensure a competent, productive, and quality-conscious workforce.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance activities for seed processing equipment and facilities to ensure operational reliability and minimize production downtime.
- Drive operational excellence initiatives to improve productivity, process efficiency, seed quality, germination performance, and cost effectiveness.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, preservation, and security of seed inventory, production materials, and company assets.
- Support internal and external audits, certification assessments, and regulatory inspections related to seed production and quality management systems.
- Prepare and present periodic production, quality, germination, and operational performance reports to Management.
- Undertake any other responsibilities and assignments as directed by Management from time to time.
Education / Professional Qualification
- Degree in agriculture or other related disciplines
Professional Experience
- 3 years working experience with some exposure in seed production or agronomy or estate management.
Technical
- Basic knowledge in agriculture and plant biology.
- Basic concept and principle in business management including quality of products, budget, cost control, profit etc.
- Labour law and acts and related union collective agreement.
- Quality management in the production.
- Competency in nursery management.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your interest for this role.