This company is specialized in breeding, production and sales of hybrid vegetable seeds. Research and technology development are at the heart of this company and its future and prerequisite for consistently introducing innovative products. Employment at this division means working for a fast-growing and ambitious company. They encourage individuals to excel in creativity and to show strong decision-making skills, team player mentality and entrepreneurial spirit.
This position is responsible for Management and Supervision of Seed Physiology Lab, and will engaged in the physiological testing of seeds. Will work closely to other labs in EMEA, Inventory Management, Supply teams, Seed Technology, QA functions and other related areas.
This position is responsible for managing all seed lab activities and includes personnel supervision, training, scheduling and accurate reporting of routine testing, assure productivity, budget and expense control, proper operation / maintenance of seed lab equipment and facilities. Supports and involved in implementation of new tests and improvement of existing methods.
1. Personnel management of lab employees with strong human relations and leadership skills. Provides environment of teaching, training and developing employees to increase skill set and facilitate professional growth. Other related duties include:
a. Perform employee appraisals. Recognize employee disciplinary problems, conflicts and effectively communicate to management.
b. Manage conflict and identify problems to arrive at constructive solutions while maintaining positive working relationships. Carry out responsibilities in accordance with departmental guidelines, company policies and applicable laws.
c. Administer, review and approve employee time cards. Maintain direct link with payroll.
2. Quality - assures consistency, reliability and credibility of lab data within Physiology lab and cooperates with efforts for harmonization among global Physiology labs. Sees that benchmark strategies and procedures (ring testing, daily controls and analyst to analyst) are followed and corrective measures are taken.
3. Productivity - assures planting and evaluations are completed according to established timelines. Leads a team oriented environment and works on an individual basis for employees to meet personal targets. Assess work capacity, schedule vacations and advise when temporary help is required
4. Costs - manages assigned budget and continuously looks for ways to optimize, increase efficiency and reduce costs. Understands and manages lab to meet over / under absorption objectives.
5. Innovation - Leads and provides an environment of optimizing and improving test methods. Works with special services testing team to transition new tests into the commercial lab.
6. Safety (ESH) - leads and sees that all environmental, safety and health requirements are met. Meets all ESH training requirements and provides leadership and clear direction for employees. Create a safe work environment that supports quality work and high productivity. Exercise maximum care and good judgment at all times to prevent accidents and injuries. Promote awareness, training and enforcement of ESH procedures.
7. Ensuring that ISTA / ISO/ NAL / NAT accreditations are maintained and work proactively on continuous improvement projects to demonstrate actively involvement in these programs.
8. Other related duties include:
a. Maintain inventory control of seed lab supplies. Ensure employees have proper equipment and tools to do their jobs.
b.Coordinate, plan and monitor the daily functioning of all seed lab equipment and facilities.
c. Communicate regularly and effectively with peers, subordinates and managers. Interpersonal skills are of key importance. Must be able to interact with others in a professional, calm, and tactful manner under a variety of situations and must retain confidentiality in personnel matters.
9. Additional duties may be assigned.
