BASF

Area Production Manager – Vegetable Seeds

BASF

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Parma • California • Idaho • United States

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About the role

  • Executing the production plan to deliver required seed volumes on time
  • Advising on producibility of new varieties and recommending production locations
  • Maintaining and optimizing local production infrastructure using company sites or contracted growers
  • Managing acceptance/rejection of supplier lots in coordination with Global Production and QA
  • Implementing and monitoring crop‑management SOPs for internal teams and 3rd‑party growers
  • Building and managing a reliable grower/3rd‑party network and negotiating contracts
  • Ensuring quality and genetic purity through field supervision, data collection, and QA collaboration
  • Managing production data, reporting monthly updates, and recommending improvements
  • Leading site operations, including EHS, audits, training, and Management of Change
  • Managing departmental resources: staffing, training, equipment, and budget (CAPEX/OPEX/headcount)

Requirements

  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • Have at least five years’ experience in seed production
  • Biennial seed production experience, preferred
  • Have previous people leadership experience
  • Possess strong knowledge of the crop and local growing practices
  • Are familiar with production research practices and field plot techniques, preferred
  • Demonstrate leadership skills, teamwork, and strong communication — able to motivate and work well with others
  • Are comfortable with computers and proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Are able to travel up to 25%, domestically, heavily concentrated during harvest season in Holtville, CA.
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