Seed Production Manager (ID: 1993)

Seed Production Manager

This role is responsible for efficiently managing the complete seed production process as well as administrating required seed paperwork.

Reports To

Seed Sales Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Efficiently co-ordinates and directs plant and warehouse operations and 3 production lines
• Ensures all product is properly cleaned, tagged and bagged before shipment
• Grading and sampling of all commodities
• Responsible for acquiring and maintaining crop certificates and germination and government records
• Generating, printing, and tracking seed tags
• Maintains records of, but not limited to; inventory, daily bagging, processing, maintenance requests, facility housekeeping, moistures, dockages, grades, and work orders
• Manage site and on farm storage allocations
• Participate in management meeting and liaise with all departments to develop and excel at goals

Education & Experience

• CFIA Plant Operator and Grader license
• 5 years of experience in a grain processing plant
• 3 years of direct supervisory experience

Required Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional time management
• Continuous learning with a strong memory
• Effective problem solver with strong mechanical skills
• Customer interaction
• Safety oriented
• Proficient with arithmetic and computers

Working Conditions

• Working in both busy warehouse and office environments
• Exposure to severe temperatures, dust, noise, seed treatment products
• Working with different people including customers and co-workers with different roles

Physical & Mental Demands

• Ability to lift/move up to 65 lbs
• Managing different priorities and personalities in a fast-paced work environment
• Keeping focused and organized in an environment with significant activity and distractions
• Standing for extended periods of time
• High physical demands
• Long shifts when required

Hour of Work

• 40 hours / week
• Seasonal overtime required