Location
Rajahmundry | India
Job description
- Ensure seed targets to align on global/regional metrics and to ensure implementation of new tools/technologies for improved efficiency to deliver the product and pipelines for India Rice markets/portfolio.
- Develop and implement specific seed operations solutions using analytical tools to drive problem resolution and process efficiencies. Implement medium- and long-term plans on process efficiencies and effectiveness.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Selection of best farmer plots, planting in ideal sowing window as per crop cycle, managing the agronomy and building good relationship with growers
- Collaborates with Breeders/Planning managers to meet the hybrid or nursery advancement timelines.
- Deliver 90% seed targets with right quality of hybrid seed from ICB/hand cross on time for field testing.
- Contribute to operational effectiveness through optimization of nursery rows, labor, and land usage.
- Focus on field quality, ensure seed targets, and capture right data as needed.
- Maximizing the implementation of IT tools and drive mechanization.
- Conducting trainings/meetings with Field staff on regular basis, follow up for completing the tasks on time.
- Adherence to all ESH procedures, ISO, regulatory and compliance protocols, and business conduct protocols
KEY WORKING RELATIONS:
- Member of APAC breeding projects/initiatives as related to technology adoption and process efficiencies.
- Establish tight linkages and partnerships with TPD, Product Supply and other Breeding functions to assure alignment on pipeline targets, and new product opportunities.
- Key partner with Product supply and SPR
- High accountability for operational efficiency across seed operations
WHO YOU ARE:
- MS degree in Plant Breeding, Agronomy, seed science or other relevant agricultural sciences with minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in product delivery or nursery management
- PhD degree in the relevant area is desirable.
- Ability to influence other members of the organization to help achieve goals and increase performance.
- Proven record of strong results orientation with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to build relationships and partnerships within and outside the organization.
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