Reference: R-37817

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Description & Requirements

Position Summary

HeinzSeed- a worldwide leader in hybrid processing tomato research and development- is looking for an Operations Supervisor to assist in overseeing all aspects of tomato seed processing. This position will work under the Manager of Quality and Operations and supervise the Operations team to ensure that tomato seed is being processed to the highest standard for sale to customers around the world.

Primary Responsibilities

Operations

• Implement new treatment protocols for seed disinfection
• Monitor treatment- sizing- and packaging of tomato seed and develop action plans for non-conformances
• Refine SOPs for seed operations ensuring standardized practices are in place
• Ensure compliance to Federal and State laws for seed posterity samples
• Working with purchasing to ensure stock is on-hand for all supplies
• Ensure accuracy and contribute to entering of seed processing and quality data
• Contribute to and lead implementation of capital projects
• Adhere to KHMS (KraftHeinz Management System)- 5S- and Lean principles

Production

• Maintain inventory and quality of parental seed lines including purity and germination
• Schedule treatment- processing- and testing of parental seed lines
• Develop forecasts and/or appropriate production plans to mitigate risk and achieve production target amounts while coordinating with various stakeholders
• Lead and/or contribute to various projects and initiatives to improve seed quality

Qualifications

Skills

• Broad knowledge of seed treatment- milling- and packaging processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or NAV
• Ability to write or follow written standard operating procedures- good manufacturing practices- safety regulations- and corporate policies.
• Able to work independently- acting with sense of urgency and as an owner

Experiences

• BS in agronomy- crop sciences- or supply chain management
• Experience supervising a team or 5+ years relevant industry experience highly preferred

Individual Skills

• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Able to work independently- acting with sense of urgency and as an owner
• Strong communication skills with comfort in speaking with business stakeholders

Mindset & Behaviors

• Passion to challenge the status quo and find new solutions and drive out of the box ideas
• Believes in a non-hierarchical culture of collaboration- transparency- safety- and trust
• Not afraid to “roll up sleeves”; seeks to go beyond comfort to learn & pushes teams to do the same
• Empowers others to fail- learn- and grow with an experimental mindset to drive innovation

Additional Information

• Comfortable lifting 50 lbs
• Standing up to 8 hours
• Comfortable working with plant matter and soil
• Driving for up to 4 hours per day

Application

Please click HERE to learn more and to apply online.

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