Location: Parma, Idaho

Company Profile

Bayer CropScience’s vegetable seed business operates under the name of Nunhems. Nunhems is a global specialist in vegetable seeds and sharing products, concepts and expertise with the professional horticultural production industry and supply chain. Its portfolio includes leading varieties and brands in crops such as leek, onion, carrot, melon, cucumber, tomato, watermelon, lettuce, pepper and chicory witloof. With annual sales of EUR 208 million in 2007, Nunhems is among the world’s leading vegetable seed companies with an extensive range of 28 species and some 2,500 varieties. With more than 1,300 people Nunhems is present in all major vegetable production areas in the world.

The individual selected for this position will be responsible for planning, organizing and directing all functions of the Seed Enhancement Department for all pre-commercial and commercial inventories with a focus on high quality and on time processing of seed disinfection, priming and pelleting.

Responsibilities

• Direct accountability for the precise and accurate execution of all seed enhancements related to:
  o Seed disinfection (eradication of seed borne pathogens in chemical or heat treatments)
  o Priming (pre-germination of seeds)
  o Pelleting (encapsulation of seeds in pellets)

• Implement highly developed drying resources within seed enhancement for an accurate and reliable drying process of enhanced seeds.

• Develop, maintain and follow Standard Operating Procedures for drying and storage of all enhanced seed inventory according company standards.

• Design, maintain and monitor the Master Planning for all Seed Enhancement activities and resources.

• Maintain all enhancement equipment in a fully operable and predictable manner to ensure that seed product is processed in a timely fashion.

• Manage and organize the purchases of all raw materials needed for a smooth operation of the Seed Enhancement department. Assure that the minimum safety stock of raw materials will not be exceeded.

• Implement new enhancement processes / techniques / methods within the department once it’s decided for commercial implementation.

• Develop, write and maintain the Nunhems Global Standard Operation Procedures and Protocols and Work Instructions for Seed Enhancement.

• Define and promote a safe working environment for all departmental workers through active participation in accordance with corporate, local, state and federal mandates to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Train, coach, support and motivate the Seed Enhancement Team Leader and Operators.

• Support development through constructive target and goal setting. Provide feedback and counseling on individual progress.

• Continual monitoring and evaluation of the department budget and expenditures, ensuring capital and overhead costs are within defined targets.

• Pro-actively participate in and visit workshops, seminars, related exhibitions to stay in touch with new developments.

Educational Qualifications Desired

• Bachelor’s Degree in agriculture or related field, with an emphasis in seed physiology preferred.

Skills and Experience Desired

• Five years or more experience in seed enhancement procedures and techniques.

• Three years or more experience in a supervisory position.

• Good people management and interpersonal skills.

• Proven ability to train and motivate personnel in order to balance staffing needs.

• Ability to work as a cross-functional team member at various peak times with energy to complete assigned goals.

• Strong analytical and reasoning abilities.

• Good communication skill both written and verbal.

• Ability to work with diverse personalities maintaining mutual respect.

Working Conditions

• Work is conducted in both an office setting and outdoors.

• Exposure to heat, dust, potential hazardous chemicals and noise.

• Domestic and international travel required.

Please submit resume with salary requirements to:

Nunhems USA, Inc.
Human Resources Dept
1200 Anderson Corner Road
Parma, ID 83660
Fax +1 208-674-4003
E-mail: resumes@nunhemsusa.com
Web: www.nunhemsusa.com

Nunhems USA, Inc. offers a competitive wage base and benefits program.
Nunhems USA, Inc. is an EOE with a drug free work environment. All applications will be kept in the strictest of confidence.

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

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