Area Production Manager, Vegetable Seeds

SeedQuest; Parma (ID); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Retirement savings plan

Mental health support

Family forming benefits

Child and elder care support

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

SeedQuest is looking for an Area Production Manager in Parma, Idaho, to oversee the production of vegetable seeds. This role includes managing production plans, optimizing local infrastructure, and collaborating with global teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, extensive experience in seed production, leadership skills, and proficiency in Microsoft applications.

Offering a hybrid work model among other benefits such as retirement savings and mental health support.

Qualifications

• At least five years’ experience in seed production.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and teamwork abilities.
• Comfortable with domestic travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Executing the production plan to deliver required seed volumes.
• Advising on producibility of new varieties.
• Maintaining and optimizing local production infrastructure.
• Managing acceptance/rejection of supplier lots.
• Implementing and monitoring crop-management SOPs.
• Building and managing a reliable grower network.

Skills

Seed production experience

People leadership

Knowledge of local growing practices

Communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

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

Location: Parma, Idaho, USA (hybrid)

Job ID:141584

Relocation assistance is available, if applicable.

We are looking for an Area Production Manager to join our Agricultural Solutions team for our BASF | Nunhems Vegetable Seeds business in Parma, ID.

As a Area Production Manager - Vegetable Seeds (Parma, ID), you create chemistry by...

• Executing the production plan to deliver required seed volumes on time.
• Advising on producibility of new varieties and recommending production locations.
• Maintaining and optimizing local production infrastructure using company sites or contracted growers.
• Managing acceptance/rejection of supplier lots in coordination with Global Production and QA.
• Implementing and monitoring crop‑management SOPs for internal teams and 3rd‑party growers.
• Building and managing a reliable grower/3rd‑party network and negotiating contracts.
• Ensuring quality and genetic purity through field supervision, data collection, and QA collaboration.
• Managing production data, reporting monthly updates, and recommending improvements.
• Leading site operations, including EHS, audits, training, and Management of Change.
• Managing departmental resources: staffing, training, equipment, and budget (CAPEX/OPEX/headcount)

If you...

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Have at least five years’ experience in seed production. Biennial seed production experience, preferred.
• Have previous people leadership experience.
• Possess strong knowledge of the crop and local growing practices.
• Are familiar with production research practices and field plot techniques, preferred.
• Demonstrate leadership skills, teamwork, and strong communication — able to motivate and work well with others.
• Are comfortable with computers and proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Are able to travel up to 25%, domestically, heavily concentrated during harvest season in Holtville, CA.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well‑being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back‑up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis

Posted from June 24, 2026 until December 24, 2026
SeedQuest reference number: 170115