The 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.
Maintaining high performing staffing levels within department, requiring appraisal, training and development and career planning by using HR-instruments, guidelines, procedures and advice 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.
Sub-Department focuses can include: Receiving & Warehousing, Cleaning & Conditioning, Treatment & Enhancement.

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.

Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

Processing Manager – Vegetable Seeds

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