Area Production Manager, Vegetable Seeds

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.

Location
:
Parma, Idaho, USA

Job

We are looking for an Area Production Manager to join our Agricultural Solutions team for our BASF | Nunhems Vegetable Seeds business in Parma, .

Relocation assistance is available, if applicable.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.

The Area Production Manager executes & monitors the allocated production orders (stock seed and commercial seed) to secure the timely availability of the requested quantity and quality. This role will oversee production for Parma,  Holtville, CA sites.

• Executing the production plan to deliver required seed volumes on time.
• Advising on producibility of new varieties and recommending production locations.
• Maintaining and optimizing local production infrastructure using company sites or contracted growers.
• Managing acceptance/rejection of supplier lots in coordination with Global Production and QA.
• Implementing and monitoring crop‑management SOPs for internal teams and 3rd‑party growers.
• Building and managing a reliable grower/3rd‑party network and negotiating contracts.
• Ensuring quality and genetic purity through field supervision, data collection, and QA collaboration.
• Managing production data, reporting monthly updates, and recommending improvements.
• Leading site operations, including EHS, audits, training, and Management of Change.
• Managing departmental resources: staffing, training, equipment, and budget (CAPEX/OPEX/headcount)

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Have at least five years’ experience in seed production. Biennial seed production experience, preferred.
• Have previous people leadership experience.
• Possess strong knowledge of the crop and local growing practices.
• Are familiar with production research practices and field plot techniques, preferred.
• Demonstrate leadership skills, teamwork, and strong communication — able to motivate and work well with others.
• Are comfortable with computers and proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Are able to travel up to 25%, domestically, heavily concentrated during harvest season in Holtville, CA.

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.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• 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!

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities…