Seed Quality Leader: Strategy, Compliance & CI

GDM; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GDM Seeds is seeking a Quality Management Lead to drive strategic and operational leadership for Quality Assurance and Quality Control across seed operations, principally corn and soybean. You will oversee the Operations Quality Management System, final product quality, and quality activities spanning field production, processing, laboratories, and distribution.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of seed quality systems and regulatory compliance, and the ability to translate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or related field.
• 5+ years in seed industry or related agricultural industry.
• 2+ years in leadership/people management.
• Experience in seed production, field quality, laboratory operations, quality systems, or regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Operations Quality Management System and oversee quality processes across seed production stages.
• Oversee final product quality and lot release processes to meet standards.
• Manage field quality control, inspection programs, and genetic purity of seeds.
• Supervise seed conditioning and plant operations quality controls.
• Coordinate seed quality testing and laboratory analyses, internal or external.
• Guide testing programs including herbicide and biotechnology testing and new methods.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Quality systems

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture

Tools

MS Excel

Laboratory testing

Job description

GDM Seeds is seeking a Quality Management Lead to drive strategic and operational leadership for Quality Assurance and Quality Control across seed operations, principally corn and soybean. You will oversee the Operations Quality Management System, final product quality, and quality activities spanning field production, processing, laboratories, and distribution.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of seed quality systems and regulatory compliance, and the ability to translate