Now hiring! Processing Manager - Vegetable Seeds

We are looking for a Processing Manager - Vegetable Seeds to join our Agricultural Solutions team supporting our BASF | Nunhems Vegetable Seeds business in Parma, ID. Relocation assistance is available, if applicable.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF's Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental, and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.

As a Processing Manager of the Seed Enhancement department, you will direct Enhancement and Treatment activities for timely, high-quality inventory processing, manage capex collection, complaints, system rates, audits, and site services, oversee team coaching, training, merit budgets, skill matrices, and safety walks and guide visitors in warehousing, conditioning, and trial seeds.

As a Processing Manager - Vegetable Seeds, you create chemistry by...

• Maintaining high-performing personnel flow within the department, including appraisal, training, development, and career planning by using HR instruments, guidelines, procedures, and advice to select and maintain competent employees and ensure an efficient and effective functioning department.
• Having direct accountability for the precise and accurate execution of all seed enhancement techniques and processes related to seed disinfection (eradication of seed-borne pathogens in chemical or heat treatments).
• Overseeing seed priming (pre-germination of seeds).
• Managing pelleting (encapsulation of seeds in pellets).
• Supervising seed extraction (in particular cases) for all commercialized seed forms to ensure that the enhanced seeds meet the desired high-quality standards.
• Implementing highly developed drying resources within seed enhancement to guarantee accurate and reliable drying processes of enhanced seeds to achieve the desired shelf lifetime.
• Having direct accountability for the precise and accurate execution of all seed treatment techniques and processes (application of fungicides and/or insecticides) for all commercialized vegetable seed and product forms to ensure that active ingredients are dosed safely according to set standards.

If you...

• Have a Bachelor's Degree, strongly preferred. High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Possess 2-5 years of experience in seed processing procedures and techniques.
• Have 3 years of experience in a supervisory position, preferred.
• Have language skills in English.
• Are proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrate good people management and interpersonal skills.
• Can work as a cross-functional team member during peak times with the energy to complete assigned goals.
• Less than 5% travel, domestic and possibly international, as well

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It's what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees' overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

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!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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