Company Information

VoloAgri® is a vegetable seed technology and breeding company dedicated to Cultivating Global Health. We take pride in serving every customer with customized vegetable seed and technical service solutions they can count on. Our innovative seeds produce plants with increased yields, improved disease resistance, and post-harvest processing advantages while still achieving exceptional taste. Our diverse team of industry experts are stationed around the world. Our Global Corporate Headquarters is located in South San Francisco California with our principal Operational Center in San Luis Obispo California and additional facilities in Holland, Mexico City, and Lebanon; and trial stations in California (Woodland), Lebanon (Bekaa Valley), Mexico (Guanajuato, and Culiacan), Italy and Spain. Our prized collection of seeds have been developed under several brands including US Agriseeds, Axia, California Hybrids, Catalyst Seeds, New World Seeds and Zayintec Seeds.

Reporting to: Director of Operations

Job Description Summary:

We are seeking an energetic, passionate and experienced processing/manufacturing individual who can execute on all tactical day to day business requirements with urgency while strategically planning a long term vision to grow an efficient and talented organization. A Leader for our growing seed processing operations within VoloAgri. The position is accountable for managing plant processing activities which includes receiving, conditioning, warehousing, treating/enhancements, packaging and shipping. This position works hand in hand with Production Planning, Logistics, Customer Service (CS) and Sales to ensure timely delivery of our high quality products.

Accountabilities:

• • Compliance Champion
  • Lead, train, coach and monitors all full time and temporary employees to ensure understanding and compliance with the following:
    • Human Resource Policies and Procedures
    • Health, Safety and Environmental Policies and Procedures
    • Process Control Quality Policies and Procedures
  • Responsible for department budgets and expenditures, ensuring all costs are within defined targets and develops cost efficient processes in order to optimize cost savings.
• Organizational Leadership
  • Develop an organizational structure that has clear accountabilities of job roles and functions with clear hand-offs from one department to another.
  • Establish a robust cross training program for staff versatility.
  • Manages the personnel relations within the departments, including appraisals, training, development and career planning.
  • Instills a culture of SAFETY, QUALITY, and PRODUCTIVITY as the focal point for all plant employees.
    • Establishes well define documented procedures (SOPs) that are aligned with the company’s Quality Management Systems and Standards.
    • Leads Health and Safety training and projects to ensure compliance to the company’s Injury/Illness Prevention Program.
    • Develops and executes streamlined and effective seed processing activities using LEAN and 5s principles
• Planning and Scheduling o Manage shop floor planning and scheduling in collaboration and coordination with Production Planning and Logistics
  • Establish activity and resource scheduling aligned with business priorities
  • Plan all resource requirements for staffing and materials
  • Coordinates with Operations management team on adjustments to schedules o Troubleshoots and drives solutions for any deviations related to capacity planning or execution.
• Daily Operations o Responsible for ensuring operational readiness of facility, equipment, and vehicles
  • Through communication and monthly reporting, informs and advises the Director of Operation about departmental activities (work in process, projects, new developments etc.) in order to facilitate decision-making.
  • Ensures that the facility and work areas are maintained clean and organized.
• Optimization and future growth o Analyzes manufacturing needs based on volume, timing, quality and cost.
  • Engages team to streamline workflow and efficiency for continuous productivity improvements
  • Analyzes and present benefit and cost justification to the management team Coordinates new equipment selection and processing infrastructures.
  • Executing CAPEX projects for facility physical process enhancements.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Extensive experience Manufacturing Management (minimum 5 years).
• Strong engineering background in manufacturing designs and systems.
• Experience managing employee performance and talent development
• Preferred experience in an agricultural business (seed industry) or other related manufacturing operations.
• The ideal candidate will have serviced international customers and worked in a rapid growing company.
• Should possess the following competencies: leadership, management, organization, tactical and strategic and predictive thinking, proactive execution and decision maker.
• Extensive knowledge and highly proficient in the use of ERP systems (i.e. SAP, Oracle, ABS etc.) and Microsoft Office products.
• Known to have strong communication skills and abilities to cooperatively interface with all departments and employee levels.
• Promotes a cooperative and flexible team atmosphere.

Skills and Personal Traits:

• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Decisive leader who collaborates at all levels of the organization
• Leader who values employee development and motivates team success
• Strong strategic thinking with analytical skills, ability to anticipate future needs
• Strong team player, self-starter, positive attitude
• Driven to be proactive and complete tasks, projects and key initiatives on time
• Attention to detail and accuracy for high quality results
• Creates a culture of Safety, Quality and Productivity
• Effective in delivering results in a time pressured environment with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
• Participate effectively in a demanding environment for results
• Ability to plan and execute budget targets and stay within those targets
• Work with integrity and is respected amongst peers

Education:

• BS or MS Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Agriculture, Supply Chain Management or Manufacturing.

VoloAgri Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical & dental insurance
• Section 125 Dependent Care plans, 401(k) Plan with Transamerica
• Vacation, sick and holiday time off

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

To Apply

To apply, please submit resume and cover letter at www.voloagri.com or apply at
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