Seed Plant Manager

About the role

BASF is hiring a Seed Plant Manager for its Agricultural Solutions team in Idaho Falls, ID, an on-site position. You will ensure safe, efficient and high-quality seed processing, lead and develop plant employees, coordinate production, maintenance and inventory activities, and partner across functions to meet operating, quality, stewardship and business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day canola seed-plant operations across conditioning, treating, blending and packaging to hit production targets safely, efficiently and in line with stewardship, quality and SOP requirements.
• Oversee seed inventory and quality monitoring (purity, cracks, seed colour, treatments), support quality assurance, audits, sustainability programs and accurate inventory valuation.
• Direct equipment troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance, and manage plant upgrades, CapEx and OpEx projects, vendors, contractors and external service providers.
• Lead and develop plant employees through schedules, goals, training, performance management and role progression, building high-performing teams in a fast-paced seasonal environment.
• Promote a positive safety and site-security culture through EHS programs, inspections and training, and halt operations when conditions threaten people, equipment or compliance.
• Manage operational and financial performance, including budgets, payroll, inventory and production planning, and implement process improvements and quality standards aligned with regional and global policies.
• Collaborate with seed agronomists, processing planners, Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality Assurance, Finance, Regulatory, Legal, Stewardship, Sales, Marketing and R&D, and maintain relationships with growers, inspectors, equipment suppliers and regulatory agencies.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Seed Science, Plant Science, Agricultural Economics, Supply Chain or a related field; a master's degree or MBA is preferred.
• In lieu of a degree, at least 15 years of relevant seed-production or agricultural-manufacturing experience.
• At least 10 years of experience in seed processing or agricultural manufacturing, including at least two years of leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of seed conditioning, treating, blending, quality systems, cost control, budgeting and operational planning.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, safety and quality systems; experience with Responsible Care is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, seasonal manufacturing environment; Lean, Six Sigma or Operational Excellence certification is preferred.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Required skills

• SAP, Microsoft Office and inventory-management systems for operational planning, reporting and decision-making.
• Organizational, problem-solving and people-management skills, including managing employee role progression.

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible.
• Retirement savings plan with company match and investment options.
• Well-being programs including mental health support for you and your household.
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption, surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave).
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs.
• Mentoring and career development, matching gifts program, employee crisis support, employee discounts and a wine cellar.