Seed Plant Manager

LOCATION Idaho Falls, ID, USA, 83402 COMPANY BASF Agricultural Solutions US LLC JOB FIELD General Management JOB TYPE Permanent JOB ID 145676 FLEXIBLE WORK OPTIONS On-site Now hiring! Seed Plant Manager Idaho Falls, ID. (On Site) We are looking for a Plant Manager to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Idaho Falls, ID. In this role, you will ensure safe, efficient and high-quality seed processing; lead and develop plant employees; coordinate production, maintenance and inventory activities; and partner across functions to achieve operating, quality, stewardship and business objectives. Welcome to BASF We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture. #ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth #AgEmployerOfChoice Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions! As a Seed Plant Manager, you create chemistry by... Leading day-to-day canola seed-plant operations across conditioning, treating, blending and packaging to achieve production targets safely, efficiently and in accordance with stewardship, quality and Standard Operating Procedure requirements. Overseeing seed inventory and quality monitoring, including purity, cracks, seed color and treatments, while supporting quality assurance, audits, sustainability programs and accurate inventory valuation. Directing equipment troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance, and managing plant upgrades, CapEx and OpEx projects, vendor relationships, contractors and external service providers. Leading and developing plant employees by setting schedules and goals, aligning training, managing performance and role progression, and building high-performing teams in a fast-paced seasonal environment. Promoting a positive safety and site-security culture by supporting EHS programs, inspections and training, ensuring compliance with applicable safety and quality systems, and halting operations when conditions threaten people, equipment or compliance. Managing operational and financial performance, including budgets, payroll, inventory and production planning, while developing and implementing process improvements and quality standards aligned with regional and global policies. Collaborating with seed agronomists, processing planners, Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality Assurance, Finance, Regulatory, Legal, Stewardship, Sales, Marketing and R&D, and maintaining productive relationships with growers, inspectors, equipment suppliers and regulatory agencies. If you... Hold a bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Seed Science, Plant Science, Agricultural Economics, Supply Chain or a related field; a master’s degree or MBA is preferred. In lieu of a degree, bring at least 15 years of relevant seed-production or agricultural-manufacturing experience. Bring at least 10 years of experience in seed processing or agricultural manufacturing, including at least two years of leadership experience. Demonstrate a strong understanding of seed conditioning, treating, blending, quality systems, cost control, budgeting and operational planning. Apply working knowledge of OSHA, safety and quality systems; experience with Responsible Care is preferred. Utilize SAP, Microsoft Office and inventory-management systems to support operational planning, reporting and decision-making. Lead with strong organizational, problem-solving and people-management skills, including the ability to manage employee role progression and enable high-performing teams. Mana…

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