Field Production Supervisor

Bayer CropScience Limited; Groblersdal; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm is seeking a Field Production Supervisor in Groblersdal, Limpopo. The role involves planning and coordinating field production activities, managing grower relations, and ensuring high-quality seed delivery. Candidates should possess a diploma in agronomy or equivalent experience in seed production. Strong communication and teamwork skills are required. This position offers a chance to contribute to improving agricultural practices in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum a diploma or bachelor degree in agronomy or 5 years experience in seed production.
• Fluent in English is a must.
• Strong teamwork capability is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate production activities with seed growers.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards.
• Manage field operations and maintain records.

Skills

Fluent in English

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong teamwork capability

Results focused

MS Office

Education

Diploma or bachelor degree in agronomy

5 years experience in seed production

Tools

MS Office software (Excel, E-mail, Word, Project)

Job description

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where Health for all, Hunger for none is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

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Job Purpose

• Plan and coordinates field production activities of pre-commercial and foundation seed with seed growers and plant operations, in order to meet the seed availability and quality standards required. Ensures the responsible use of human resources, equipment and materials.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate production planning, grower contracting, planting-, detasseling-, harvesting processes, cultivation activities that includes fertilizing, weed, insect, irrigation control for foundation seed inbred increases, single cross make-ups and pre-commercial seed productions.
• Support field production for license hybrid parentals.
• Liaise with Africa Foundation Area Field Manager to do grower selection, contracting and crop allocations as well as annual field reviews.
• Responsible for all activities related to the delivery of high quality foundation seed. This includes but not limited to pre-plant control, roguing (off type removal), harvest moisture control and field sampling.
• Coordination with seed growers to ensure a smooth transition and flow of product from field to plant.
• Lead ESH efforts, provide assistance and arrange for resources to promote safety in field operations.
• Maintain field operational records as required by the QMS management systems.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards and management system set by ISO 9001.
• Record field data in Velocity platform, to manage productions effectively.

HSE Responsibilities

• Motivate field employees to wear the correct PPE
• Follow Safety Operations procedures
• Report all accidents or incidents immediately
• Participate in identifying hazards
• Participate in Tier meetings and monthly Health and Safety Meetings
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment
• Upon request participate in emergency response teams and any other safety or health group established by the site
• Participate in all required HSE trainings and educations
• Participate in all emergency drills.
• Be part of the reviewing of field JSA’s and Risk Assessments
• Arrange maintenance on all Bayer equipment
• Complete checklists on equipment prior to use
• Ensure grower employees know the hazards on Bayer equipment

Qualifications and Competencies

• Minimum a diploma or bachelor degree in agronomy or 5 year experience in seed production.
• Fluent in English
• MS Office software (Excel, E‑mail, Word, Project etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Results focused with ability to work on own initiative
• Strong teamwork capability (flexibility to work across the areas and positively influencing others)
• Making informed decisions on a timely manner.
• Sansor field inspection and Phytosanitary certification will be an added advantage

Location

South Africa : Limpopo : Groblersdal

Division

Crop Science

Reference Code

860409

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.