Veg SC Operations Mgmt

Veg SC Operations Mgmt - Production Lead MX

Purpose:

• Responsible to deliver reliable seed from the field to the plant.
• Accountable to achieve expected yield, quality, cost and at the right time.
• Responsible for all the Site Operations.

Scope: Local (2 different sites in México)

Key Tasks:

• Crop Management, Harvest and Delivery – Ensure all stages of the crop cycle, including pre-cleaning operations are executed and managed by the local production team, making sure all production data is reported accurately and timely.
• Execute the strategy to improve reliability for Stock Seed, Phase IV, Phase V in Open field or Home Farm production.
• Partner with Pre-Commercial Team for all the seed production related to SS, and Phase IV grown in the area. Understanding the importance and impact of Pre-Commercial Seed.
• Foster collaboration with other Pre-Commercial and Production Areas.
• Accountability to negotiate grower contracts, base rates, resolve conflicts and develop strategic partnerships.
• Production Data and Analysis - Review quantity, quality, cost and timeliness data and address areas for improvement, simplification, optimization or expansion of our business, including Grower Performance analysis.
• Grower Pricing Review Process – Works with peer area production managers, planning and finance to follow a standardized process to review grower pricing strategies and reduce financial exposure.
• Aim for competitive Base Rates, and align with CPMs.
• Ensures financial risk analysis is completed related to over production, guarantees, quality incentives and special terms.

Skills & Qualifications:

• B.S. degree (MS or MBA, preferred) with 7+ years' experience in seed industry
• Excellent human relation skills, effective communication skills required.
• Experience in leading teams, preferred.
• Ability to influence all levels in the organization
• Customer Focus, Innovation & Experimentation, Collaboration and implementation of best practices, Knowledge Sharing Process Oriented and Results Orientated
• English Advance
• Spanish Advance

Direct Reports: 7

3rd Party Reports: 8
Managed Positions: 37

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