Seed Processing Manager

Seed Processing Manager

We are looking for a Seed Processing Manager to join our Agricultural Solutions team for our BASF | Nunhems Vegetable Seeds business in Parma, ID. The Seed Processing Manager leads a team of full-time employees and contingent seasonal workers with a focus on safe and compliant operations, people development and operational excellence to ensure high-quality and timely processing of all pre-commercial and commercial seed inventories at the local vegetable seed processing facility. This position will specialize in treatment and enhancement, including disinfection, priming, and pelleting.

As a Seed Processing Manager, you create chemistry by...

• Maintaining high performing staffing levels within department, requiring appraisal, training and development and career planning by using HR-instruments, guidelines, procedures and advising in order to select and retain competent employees and ensure an efficient and effective functioning department.
• Planning, organizing and directing all functions of the assigned sub-department to ensure high-quality and timely execution of pre-commercial and commercial inventories.
• Overseeing order fulfillment in line with established business requirements for quality and timeliness.
• Managing business-related activities, including process improvement efforts, complaint resolution, and audit participation and execution of corrective actions.
• Directing the execution of enhancement processes such as disinfection, priming, pelleting, and extraction to meet high-quality standards for commercial seed form.
• Ensuring safe and accurate dosing of fungicides and insecticides on vegetable seeds, maintaining compliance with safety and efficacy standards.
• Implementing and monitoring advanced drying techniques to preserve shelf life and quality of enhanced seeds.
• Implementing and monitoring safety protocols and participating in safety campaigns, including ensuring appropriate safety training levels are maintained across the department.
• Managing hazardous waste handling, container inspections, etc. and maintaining relevant records.
• Representing Processing in cross-departmental and cross-functional working groups to ensure collaborative business solutions address departmental needs.
• Maintaining all equipment in a fully operable and predictable manner.

If you...

• Have a Bachelor's Degree in an agricultural or related field preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Possess 2-5 years of seed industry related experience. Previous experience in seed processing procedures and techniques, preferred.
• Have 3 years of experience in a supervisory position, preferred.
• Are proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrate good people management and interpersonal skills, displaying an ability to train and motivate personnel to balance staffing needs.
• Are able to work as a cross-functional team member at various peak times with energy to complete assigned goals.
• Possess strong analytical and reasoning skills.
• Demonstrate good communication skills both written and verbal in English, Spanish a plus.
• Are able to travel up to 5%, domestically and possibly internationally, as well.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It's what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees' overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

About us BASF Agricultural Solutions is a trusted partner to the agricultural industry, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that help farmers succeed across a wide range of cropping systems. Across North America, our teams work together to address some of agriculture's most important challenges while creating value for customers, communities, and the environment. At BASF, you'll find opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make a meaningful impact through work that matters.

Equal employment opportunities We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.