PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Lead and manage the HM.CLAUSE Vegetables Seed Production in India

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

In alignment with HM.CLAUSE' s Mid Term plan for LVS Seed production in India with the Regional Production Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of our Asia production together with Global production in the country.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:

• Manage the production Tools in the country, support, assessment, etc.
• Develop and lead technical training sessions for local team.
• Supervise production responsibilities of India & Asia development activities
• Develop and implement a global production strategy with the LVS suppliers
• Supervise and help to drive the production plan according to the quantity and quality requirements, cost, and deadlines established by the suppliers
• Establish and achieve OPEX and Capex to drive the business
• Spearhead strategic business partner relationships with third parties and drive internal production capacity and grower network development through an optimized mid-term capacity allocation strategy.
• In addition to is main responsibilities include the following:
o Research and develop potential new areas for seed production for assigned species.

Supervisory Responsibilities
• Manage direct production team (Network area managers, HF managers, and IP related manager)

Education & work experience required:

• BSc / MSc in Agriculture or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in vegetable seed production.
• Previous experience with global seed production desired
• Leadership experience with effective interpersonal communication and management skills is essential
• Experience in budget management
• Ability to travel at least 25% of time to domestic and international locations.

Miscellaneous:
• Reports to: Regional Production Director
• Internal relations Human resources , LVS director ,LVS Suppliers , Production Administration, Finance….
• External relations: Group Limagrain, Third Party, Customers, Seed Industry Associates