Field Production Supervisor (Bela Bela Region) 

     

Job Purpose:

 

Plan and coordinates field production activities of pre-commercial and foundation seed with seed growers and plant operations, in order to meet the seed availability and quality standards required. Ensures the efficient use of human resources, equipment and materials.

 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

 

Plan and coordinate production planning, grower contracting, planting-, detasseling- , harvesting processes, cultivation activities that includes, fertilizing, weed, insect, irrigation control for foundation seed inbred increases, single cross make-ups and pre-commercial seed productions.Drive field production for license hybrids and parentals.Liaise with Foundation production coordinator to do grower selection, contracting and crop allocations as well as annual field reviews.Drive all activities related to the delivery of high-quality foundation seed.  This includes but not limited to pre-plant control, rogueing (off type removal), harvest moisture control and field sampling.Collaborate with seed growers to ensure a smooth transition and flow of product from field to plant.Lead ESH efforts according ISO45001, Provide assistance and arrange for resources to promote safety in field operations.Maintain field operational records as required by the QMS management systems.Drive compliance of quality assurance standards and management system set by ISO9001.Digital mindset, utilizing data as an asset for decision makingRecord field data in Velocity platform, to manage productions effectively.Comply with SANSOR seed certification standards and requirements

 

HSE RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Motivate field employees to wear the correct PPEDrive Safety Operations proceduresReport all accidents or incidents immediatelyActively record safety observation and near missisParticipate in Tier meetings and monthly Health and Safety MeetingsChampion a safe and orderly environmentUpon request participate in emergency response teams and any other safety or health group established by the siteParticipate in all required HSE trainings and educations and emergency drills.Collaborate with reviewing of Field JSA’s and Risk Assessments Drive maintenance on all Bayer equipmentComplete checklists on equipment prior to useEnsure grower employees know the hazards on Bayer equipment

 

Qualification and Competencies: 

 

Minimum a diploma or bachelor degree in agronomy or 5-year experience in seed production.Fluent in EnglishMS Office software (Excel, E-mail, Word, Project etc.)Excellent interpersonal and communication skillsResults focused with ability to work on own initiativeStrong teamwork capability (flexibility to work across the areas and positively influencing others)Making informed decisions on a timely manner.SANSOR field inspection and Phytosanitary certification will be an added advantage
  

 

  Application Period:10 January - 24 January 2025Reference Code:837116   Division:Crop Science  Location:South Africa : Limpopo : Limpopo   Functional Area:Production&Manufacturing  Position Grade:E13   Employment Type:Regular Work Time:Standard   Contact Us AddressTelephoneE-Mail9 Country Estate Drive, Waterfall City, Johannesburg, 2090.
P O Box 143
Isando, 1600, South Africa ssa.recruitment@bayer.com 

 

   

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