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Description:

Job Purpose 
The Seed Production/Processing Manager will be responsible for efficiently managing the complete seed production process as well as administrating required seed paperwork. As the top member of on-site management, this position is responsible for the oversight of plant operations, regulatory compliance, safe operation, production efficiency, cost-effectiveness, budget management, production scheduling, and control of assets.

Summary of Key Responsibilities;

• Direct and manage plant operations for production, maintenance, quality and shipping and receiving.
• Oversee crew activities which include: sewing bags, stacking bags, loading out trucks, driving forklifts, conditioning of seed, sampling seed, maintenance of milling and warehouse equipment.
• Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
• Ensures product quality meets established quality standards.
• Works toward continuous improvement in seed recovery and productivity
• Manages and maintains existing plant facilities and equipment in appropriate working conditions to meet business needs.
• Implements and maintains preventative maintenance programs.
  
• Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations
• Efficiently coordinates and directs plant and warehouse operations and production lines
• Ensures all product is properly cleaned, tagged and bagged before shipment
• Improve seed processing efficiencies by developing sustainable systems that will deliver increased through-puts while meeting established quality standards.
• Ensure critical projects are identified, prioritized, designed and executed properly with a focus on continuous improvement of seed yield, quality and efficiency.
• Handle multiple crops, Grain seed, vegetable seeds- tomato, chilli, okra and field crops like coriander, corn, paddy etc.
• Coordinate closely with Quality control and Supply chain.
• Direct and oversee plant operations to ensure safe work practices and improve safety performance.
• Manage scheduling activities to ensure timely supply of material to the business.
• Deal with logistic activities to ensure that procedures are followed for efficiency.
• Keep abreast of the manufacturing technology trends, investigate and install the most effective methods of manufacturing to keep the company at a competitive edge at all times.
• Make regular daily inspection tours of plant facility to assure safety & security program effectiveness.
• Grading and sampling of all commodities
• Responsible for acquiring and maintaining crop certificates and germination and government records
• Generating, printing, and tracking seed tags
  
• Maintain records of, but not limited to; inventory, daily bagging, processing, maintenance requests, facility housekeeping, moistures, dockages, grades, and work orders
• Participate in management meetings and liaise with all departments to develop and excel at goals
  

 
Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional time management
• Continuous learning with a strong memory
• Effective problem solver with strong mechanical skills
• Strong technical knowledge in seed conditioning methods.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Results-oriented.
• Ability to interface with growers, staff and other functional areas of the community.
• Problem-solving ability (team and individual).
• Ability to accept and support change.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate people toward a goal.
  
• Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements.
  

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