Seed Production Leader & Quality Manager

Executive, Production - Banting; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown company in Banting, Malaysia is seeking an experienced Production Executive to oversee seed production operations, ensuring targets for volume, germination, and recovery are met.

You will supervise processing, maintain quality, document traceability, and drive continuous improvement through CAPA and KPI analysis.

The role requires a degree in agriculture and at least three years in seed production, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in agriculture or related disciplines.
• At least 3 years' experience in seed production or related field.
• Familiarity with MS 157, ISO 9001:2015 or related quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute seed production and processing activities to meet targeted production volume, germination percentage, and saleable seed recovery rates.
• Lead and monitor all seed processing operations to ensure efficient throughput, product quality, and compliance with production schedules.
• Ensure all seed production activities comply with MS 157, ISO 9001:2015, internal quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor critical process parameters to achieve optimum seed viability, germination performance, and customer quality requirements.
• Implement and maintain stringent quality control across seed production stages including reception, processing, storage, germination, grading, and dispatch.
• Analyze germination performance, seed recovery rates, processing losses, and KPIs; initiate corrective actions for continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate production records, quality documents, traceability records, and reports in line with quality management system requirements.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of seed processing facilities, equipment, and operations for SOP, quality, and safety compliance.
• Lead investigations into quality deviations, non-conformities, customer complaints, and germination issues with CAPA actions.
• Supervise and develop production personnel through coaching, training, and performance monitoring.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance for seed processing equipment and facilities to minimize downtime.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives to improve productivity, process efficiency, seed quality, germination, and cost effectiveness.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and security of seed inventory, materials, and assets.
• Support audits, certification assessments, and regulatory inspections related to seed production and quality management.
• Prepare and present periodic production, quality, germination, and operational performance reports to Management.
• Undertake any other responsibilities as directed by Management.

Skills

Agriculture knowledge

Plant biology basics

Budget & cost control

Labour law basics

Quality management

Nursery management

Education

Degree in agriculture or related disciplines

Job description

Unknown company in Banting, Malaysia is seeking an experienced Production Executive to oversee seed production operations, ensuring targets for volume, germination, and recovery are met.

You will supervise processing, maintain quality, document traceability, and drive continuous improvement through CAPA and KPI analysis.

The role requires a degree in agriculture and at least three years in seed production, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.