Responsibilities for the Production Manager Job
Manage production on a a 5.5 HA Syngenta owned site producing indeterminate tomato seeds.
Lead & motivate the production team and manage the cropping on the farm. Deliver seeds with the required quality and ensure compliance of the GSPP criteria.
Manage standardized production procedure’s and work with the wider team including the seed production specialists and the pathologist.
Ensure strict hygiene standards on the farm and proactively ensure phyto sanitary discipline on site.
Accountabilities
Delivery the Crop Plan agreed (Volume, Cost, Quality and Time)
Lead, motivate and inspire the production team on the farm to deliver on QUOTIF
Work closely with the pathology department and the Seed production specialists
Assure effective controlling programs are in place with the right set of KPIs aiming to guarantee the operations will be kept on track towards reliability & quality targets
Ensure and manage GSPP compliance
Focus effort to increase yield and improve yield reliability
Key focus on Health safety environment and Quality
Communicate the production activities in a timely and accurate manner, avoiding last minutes surprises and crises
Implement and keep updated all the related systems and reports to assure a clear and precise information flow for the production steps & cycles
Work on people development aiming to empower and motivate them within Syngenta and with their careers assuring that key positions in the succession plan are populated.
Qualifications for the Production Manager Job
At least 10 years relevant proven and adequate horticultural experience
Agronomic experience – Minimum of 5 years work experience in an agronomy related job
Work experience in Africa will be an added advantage
Farm management- previous experience in running a farm will be an added advantage
People oriented leadership skills
Excellent communication and networking skills.
Minimum education and critical knowledge required
Educational qualification – Minimum requirement – Masters degree in the field of horticulture and knowledge of growing vegetables
Proficiency English is a must. Proficiency in other languages is an added advantage
Working knowledge of Microsoft office is a must
