To manage monitor seed production activities to achieve reliability and quality of target production orders
Implement and monitor field production activities with vendors, growers relevant stakeholders
To own Compliance, HSE, Sustainability and seed security in his area in line with company policies and procedures
To own field processes, prepare share periodical report on seed production updates at location for given crops

Accountabilities

Accountable for conducting seed production at small to medium production location, as per SOP
To ensure area and grower achievement, allocation and evaluation as per crop and order requirement
To do field inspection and manage crop agronomy in his area
To ensure compliance with HSE CSR policies and objectives as per company policies
Demonstrate highest ethical standards and ensure company procedures are adopted and followed
Implement Fair Labor Program initiatives in his area
Maintain the production and related documents as per SOP
Identify gaps between current requirement of production area, vendors, and villages to deliver production targets and implement a correction plan to address the gaps
To manage, motivate and train Field production (3P) team on technical aspects, continuous improvement initiatives, company policies and SOPs
Ensure delivery of KPI s aligned with functional objectives
Maintain current technical knowledge and industry trends, in his area of operations
Always maintain product security and confidentiality. Ensure 100% compliance while performing all activities
Manages vendor contracts, grower/ vendor evaluation in his work area
Identify and prioritize critical projects in FP with a focus on continuous improvement in FP

Critical success factors & key challenges

Knowledge of the technical trends and production strategies in industry
Propose innovative ways to produce sensitive and newer hybrids
Set and maintain appropriate ways of working and standards with the cross functional teams
Keep abreast of seed operations trends, help to create sustainable seed production protocols
Ensure production and delivery of planned Seed Production with optimum combination of quality including seed health, price, reliability, location, and grower capability
Collaborate with stakeholders and colleagues in other areas and sub functions

Critical knowledge

Bachelor s or Master s Degree in agriculture
Technical knowledge of Vegetables Seeds production like agronomy, Plant protection and crop nutrition etc.
Knowledge on Vegetable seed production crops and areas
Knowledge of competition scenario and local agriculture macro economics
Experience in Substrate/ soilless/ hydroponic production and male pollen production will be an added advantage

Critical experience

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

Collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability for seed production execution in field
Persuasive communication skills with ability to easily engage stakeholders across functions
Technical knowledge of seed production
Adopt to change and manage change
Ability to establish relationships with colleagues, production vendors
Contribute positively to the values and the culture of the department and company

Area Production Lead - Veg