Quality Assurance Specialist, Vegetable Seeds

Quality Assurance Specialist, Vegetable Seeds

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

Location
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Parma, Idaho, USA

Job

Parma,  (Hybrid)

Relocation assistance is available, if applicable.

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist to join our Agricultural Solutions team for our BASF | Nunhems Vegetable Seed business in Parma, .

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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 Quality Assurance Specialist ensures and maintains the evaluation of quality factors and testing parameters of Stock and Commercial seed lots to assess seed quality and manage risk associated with the sale of those seed lots. Optimizes the seed lot availability while ensuring that both product liability and seed loss are minimized to achieve maximum customer satisfaction and maintain brand image.

• Evaluating, analyzing, and interpreting global and local quality data to manage risks associated with the sale of seed lots
• Analyzing relevant quality data to approve proposed seed lot blends
• Providing advice on payment of seed lots to production after quality evaluation to facilitate timely and equitable grower payments
• Analyzing sales feedback on field performance of seed in relation to quality parameters
• Understanding customer needs through market and field visits and stakeholder interactions
• Coordinating the customer complaint handling process for assigned crops to ensure proper investigation and communication
• Reporting monthly to the Regional Head of QA on ongoing crop issues and concerns
• Participating in internal process and hygiene audits for processing and production operations
• Reviewing documents annually and requesting amendments for changed processes
• Maintaining stewardship requirements for stock seeds and third-party purchases
• Communicating potential risks associated with sale of seed lots to supply chain specialists and crop sales managers to minimize liability
• Selecting third-party QC test companies and communicating Nunhems USA, Inc. priorities to ensure timely availability of outsourced test results
• Ensuring resampling of required lots is completed promptly to provide reliable quality data for lot release and availability reviews

• Hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, or a closely related field
• Bring at least five years of experience in the seed industry, with specific experience in seed quality assurance
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of seed health, seed physiology, and production and operational techniques used in the industry
• Show proven people-management skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Apply strong analytical skills to interpret quality data and support sound decision-making
• Take a proactive approach to decision-making and problem resolution
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing;
  English proficiency is required
• Show competency in analyzing, delivering performance, and organizing work and resources
• Are willing and able to travel up to 15% domestically and internationally as needed

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…