Seed Production Crop leader

• Lead and develop a team of production specialists, ensuring a positive and safe work environment.
• Be a key member in a multinational and multi stakeholder organization
• Lead by example and develop a data driven organization
• Manage, organize, and control all pepper seed production activities, ensuring efficient operational execution, compliance with quality standards, and timely delivery of production targets.

Accountabilities

• Ethics, HSE, GSPP and QM Commitment and accountability.  Perform all tasks in a compliant manner with company safety policies, including completing all required training sessions and attending local safety meetings.
• Establish and manage the weekly planning of the department in coordination with the team to ensure optimal workforce allocation and field productivity.
• Organize, control, and verify all pepper seed production operations, from sowing to harvest, ensuring efficiency, high seed quality results, and compliance with quality standards.
• Lead and supervise field teams on a daily basis, monitoring performance, productivity, and task execution in the field.
• Ensure close field follow-up of crops to guarantee optimal agronomic performance, yield, and seed quality.
• Participate in the control and verification of parental line purity in assigned crops.
• Carry out accurate production estimations and monitor yield and productivity indicators.
• Collect, analyze, and manage production and field data to support decision-making, performance tracking, and continuous process improvement.
• Identify opportunities for process and productivity improvement and contribute to the implementation of improved agronomic and operational practices.
• Train, coach, and onboard newly hired employees, ensuring skills development, productivity, and adherence to procedures.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders regarding production progress, quality performance, and operational needs.
• Inspect crops regularly for diseases, pests, and physiological disorders, ensuring timely corrective actions.
• Ensure team safety, compliance with HSE standards, and a safe working environment in all field activities.
• Responsible for establishing and managing variety reproductions in accordance with technical, quality, and productivity requirements.

Coach/mentor direct reports and contribute towards employee skill development and engagement on day-to-day basis. Participate in recruiting or people initiatives as appropriate.

Critical success factors & key challenges

• Flexibility and resourcefulness in a fast paced, team-oriented work environment.
• A demonstrated work ethic that strives for excellence in productivity, accuracy, timeliness, and innovation.
• Ability to work both independently and in team situations.
• Ability to use data to drive decision making process.
• Strong communication and networking skills.