Seed Production Manager (M/F)

Vacancy details

General information

Organisation

Limagrain is an agricultural cooperative and an international seed group owned by 1,300 farmers located in Auvergne (in the center of France). Present in 49 countries and with 9,335 employees, the Group breeds, produces and distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and agri-food products. Focused on the genetic progress of plants, Limagrain is the fourth largest seed group worldwide. talent.limagrain.com  

Reference

2024-9899  

Position description

Employment Type

Regular Full Time

Contractual hours

Full-time

Function

PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS - AGRONOMIC PRODUCTION

Salary range

+ 90 k

Main Goal

 To manage the overall of seed production and co-ordination along the supply chain, especially with plant processing, quality control, RD and SPR to manage both cost & responsiveness

Job description

Key Accountabilities
-Within the context of Seed Production Thailand, manage all processes associated with SPP, variety placement, contracting and pricing of seed production for commercial, to satisfy corn market requirements for quality, quantity, timing and price (‘QQTP’)
-Develop, maintain & execute the global multiplication variety plan for commercial.
-Understand the local market dynamics for Corn and ensure seed multiplication capabilities are in place to meet those needs (i.e. develop new and existing grower), with a clear focus on quality and customer responsiveness.
-Determine production planning parameters such as production safety and base yield levels, to ensure production risks are balanced against the achievement of the supply plan.
-As the core technical expert, provide crop/variety specific knowledge to local internal teams and grower leader as required (e.g.  Advice on field capabilities needed). 
-Support the grower contracting and payment process, through agreeing purchase prices and other contracting terms within the framework provided by company
-Manage the variety transition from development to supply chain (i.e. Fast Track capacities and capabilities).
-Define KPI to evaluate and communicate variety production and grower leader/grower performance, implementing appropriate measures for continuous improvement. 
-Ensure IP security is in line with the LFS strategy.
-Ensure all  grower leader communicate, Reporting in a timely.
-Define and own targets set against the standard set of Seeds KPI’s, to monitor Supply Chain performance.
-Proactively identify potential supply issues within the 5-10 year planning horizon and work with key stakeholders to ensure they are resolved.
-Establish and provide guidelines for product specifications based on market needs and supply chain technical capabilities.
-Ensure HSE goals are established and reached: support all safety activities in Field.
-Lead and manage assigned CAPEX Projects within the function.
-Monitor and manage global and country initiatives for continual improvement in quality reliability and costs

Skills: what we expect of you

-Understanding the changing market dynamics and ensure the total supply chain is designed and equipped to meet the long term business plan needs (e.g. production, testing and processing asset capabilities). 
-Demonstrating value-add to the business results, through tangible examples of supply chain efficiency improvements and improved customer service levels.
-Operating globally, Business Unit consistent, supply chain processes and KPI’s.
-Establishing excellent working relationships & networks with relevant party.

Your benefits and working environment

Live & Health insurance (Employee & family)

Provident Funds

Annual leave (Start 10 days)

 

Recruitment process

Interview online & On site

Company

Limagrain Asia

Position localization

Job location

Asia, Thailand

Location

FF29+QCW, Udom Thanya, Tak Fa District, Nakhon Sawan 60190, Thailand

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

Bachelor's degree

Minimum level of experience required

10 years or more

Languages

Thaïlandais (5 - Mother tongue)

Requester

Position start date

23/08/2024