Production Location Manager at Corteva Agriscience

Job Requisition ID

246229W
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Job Location
Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia

Work Place Type
Hybrid

Who are we, and what do we do?

As the world’s only major agriscience company completely dedicated to agriculture, we’re building a culture that stays curious, thinks differently, acts boldly and takes a stand on what’s right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. We know we’ve got big challenges to solve – we hope you’ll be part of the solution.
Corteva Agriscience is seeking an experienced Production Location Manager, to join our Seed Operations team.
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Position Overview:
The successful candidate will be responsible for safe, effective and efficient management of all the plant and field production processes in Zambia. The candidate will plan for production resources (manpower, machinery, equipment and tools, facilities and raw materials) needed to develop high quality seed on-time to meet distribution, delivery and stock transport schedules. He/she will manage internal and external relationships; and manage both plant and field production operations through subordinate staff having full accountabilities in their respective areas. The candidate will provide leadership and decisions to staff on operational questions related to their areas and responsibilities. The successful candidate will lead the site and achieve all production, quality, safety, and delivery targets.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Achievement of annual plan and budget business targets.
Champion Business Improvement and Productivity Initiatives
Leadership and Manager Accountability
Achievement of seed quality plan standards
Safety and Risk Management
Tactical Planning (6 – 12 months)
Cross function collaboration with SPD, SPRC, finance and commercial teams.

Qualifications & Skills:

BA or BS (or equivalent), in operations, agriculture business or engineering
7-10 years experience of progressive experience in manufacturing environment and supervisory experience
Strong communication skills
Demonstrated application of human resources / people management practices
Ability to lead leaders and influence/collaborate cross-functionally
Understanding of Lean production systems
Understanding of advanced maintenance concepts, Root Cause Failure Analysis, and risk-based reliability methodology
Understanding of change management principles

 
Achievement of annual plan and budget business targets.

Identify and interpret local issues and trends
Develop annual production and workforce projections
Assess and manage resource allocation (people, equipment, capacity, etc.)
Lead and implement local production development plan; and provide input to annual and  CY+1 year Production Operation plans
Align local plans and goals with Regional Production Operations
Communicate plans to plant employees and team and align individual goals
Develop and submit capital & operational budgets for approval
Monitor and approve expenditures
Manage and communicated plan and priority changes
Identify and resolve problems with the help as needed from the Supply Chain Manager, S&OP Manager
Engage in shop floor activities

Champion Business Improvement and Productivity Initiatives

Identify and prioritize productivity improvement opportunities with support from the Continuous Improvement Team
Sponsor projects, team members, timelines and deliverables to ensure productivity objectives are met
Implement best productivity practices at plant and ensure these practices are sustained
Initiate plans and processes which minimize production cost through effective utilization of human capital, equipment, facilities, material and capital
Monitor Key Process Indicators (KPI) to ensure production processes are on target to meet our business objectives

Leadership and Manager Accountability

Direct responsibility for Production Supervisors and Production Employees
Coach, support and develop employees in a manner that fosters effective collaboration and teamwork, demonstrating and modeling the Core Values.
Enable and encourage direct reports to leverage their full potential and achieve business results.
Establish and support individual and team performance goals that are attainable and aligned with business strategy
Recognize and value employees through ongoing recognition of individual and team results
Hold employees accountable for achieving performance results and demonstrating work behaviors that promote collaboration and teamwork in an effective manner while demonstrating and modeling the Core Values
Actively encourage and support employee and career development; coach staff in stretch assignments and skill development critical to employees’ jobs and overall career objectives.

Achievement of seed quality plan standards

Oversee Plant Operations Manager who is directly responsible for; timing, flow, seed handing techniques, to ensure quality plan standards are met.
Ensure quality management system is in place and effective
Ensure regulatory compliance (safety, wage/hour laws, etc), adherence to quality and QMS standards, plant/field policies and standard operating procedures

Safety and Risk Management

Promote health, safety, and environmentally friendly practices
Ensure Process Safety Management is implemented and fully executed
Model and enforce Lifesaving rules
Facilitate audits and outcomes and action plans
Foster a Safety Culture
Ensure the environmental regulatory requirements are met
Lead efforts to properly manage injuries and drive incidents to zero

Tactical Planning (6 – 12 months)

Develop and monitor in conjunction with location management, local grower and vendor requirements
Network with business improvement team to identify focus areas for production and process improvement
Participate and lead assigned E2W projects that can leverage personal skills, and provide an opportunity for development
Lead the development of local KPI’s and ensure analysis is conducted
Network with maintenance manager to assess opportunities for asset upgrades via capital or operation expenses
Network with Supply Chain leaders to establish distribution goals, and communication plans
Review, communicate, and monitor progress on production operations goals
Lead the review of operations and fixed cost projections and implement corrective actions to stay within budget
Create annual Production Operation plan.
Lead the development and review of the capital plans to aid in recommending items to include in the 3-year plan, and 1-year repair and maintenance plan
Lead the development and review of the location’s long-term acreage strategy and plans
Lead the asset utilization strategy to improve autonomous maintenance through the EAM system and increase Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
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