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Glossary > Seed Processing Plant Manager
Role Purpose
Direct and
manage all plant operations with overall
responsibilities for production,
maintenance, quality and other
production-related activities.
Typical Work
Activities
- Direct and
manage plant operations for production,
maintenance, quality and shipping and
receiving.
- Oversee
crew activities which includes: sewing bags,
stacking bags, loading out trucks, driving
forklifts, conditioning of seed, sampling
seed, maintenance of milling and warehouse
equipment.
- Develops
budget and manages within budgeted
guidelines.
- Establish
and monitor overall plant performance for
production and quality standards. Ensures
product quality meets established quality
standards.
- Works
toward continuous improvement in seed
recovery and productivity
- Interface
with growers concerning cleaning of seed.
- Hires new
staff.
- Control
and minimize labor overtime, and repair
expenses.
- Manages
and maintains existing plant facilities and
equipment in appropriate working condition
to meet business needs.
- Implements
and maintains preventative maintenance
programs.
- Perform
all duties in accordance with safety rules
and regulations
Educational
Requirements
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Bachelor's degree in related field or
five years plant/general management
experience in a seed conditioning
environment.
Knowledge,
Skills and Experience
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Strong technical knowledge in seed
conditioning methods.
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Strong leadership skills.
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Proven supervisory experience.
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Broad knowledge of safety and
environmental systems and
procedures.
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Results oriented.
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Ability to interface with growers,
staff and other funtional areas of
the community.
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Problem solving ability (team and
individual).
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Ability to accept and support
change.
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Excellent interpersonal skills and
the ability to motivate people
toward a goal.
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Working knowledge of budgets and
financials statements.
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