This position will serve as the central point of contact for all processes and related activities that affect Ball Horticultural Company seed product quality. This role will ensure cooperation and interaction between all production, processing and testing locations, facilitate the exchange of information and ideas, and adherence to standardized test protocols when applicable.

Responsibilities include PanAmerican Seed and 3rd party genetics.

1. Lead and direct the drive for quality and reliability in QC activities, establish testing methodologies, effective process control, process auditing, quality education, research and integrated quality management.
2. Manage and administer product specifications, in cooperation with Product Management and Sales.
3. Ensure that Quality Control requirements and quality standards are transparent and maintained across the company and the entire Supply Chain. Develop seed quality bench marking for specific key crops in key markets.
4. Assume the lead role in customer complaint resolution and conduct root cause analysis.
5. Provide guidance for disposition of inventory.
6. Keep informed of industry and market changes to quality regulations and guidelines, advising the management team of any business implications of these changes.
7. Maintain and update product specifications and quality associated Master Data.

Requirements:

1. Minimum of MS Degree in Seed/Plant Physiology/Pathology, Plant Breeding or related field.
2. 5+ years’ experience within the seed industry with management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
3. Leadership experience with effective interpersonal communication and management skills.
4. Experience managing geographically dispersed teams in an international environment.
5. Experience with budget management and financial reporting.
6. Computer experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), as well as with ERP systems such as SAP.

Application

Please send application and resume to Sandi Laubenthal: slaubenthal@ballhort.com