Area Production Manager - Vegetable Seeds

BASF SE • Parma, ID

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an Area Production Manager to join our Agricultural Solutions team for 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.

The Area Production Manager executes & monitors the allocated production orders (stock seed and commercial seed) to secure the timely availability of the requested quantity and quality. This role will oversee production for Parma, ID and Holtville, CA sites. As a Area Production Manager - Vegetable Seeds (Parma, ID), you create chemistry by...

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Have at least five years’ experience in seed production. Biennial seed production experience, preferred.
• Have previous people leadership experience.
• Possess strong knowledge of the crop and local growing practices.
• Demonstrate leadership skills, teamwork, and strong communication — able to motivate and work well with others.
• Are comfortable with computers and proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Are able to travel up to 25%, domestically, heavily concentrated during harvest season in Holtville, CA.

Nice To Haves

• Biennial seed production experience, preferred.
• Are familiar with production research practices and field plot techniques, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Executing the production plan to deliver required seed volumes on time.
• Advising on producibility of new varieties and recommending production locations.
• Maintaining and optimizing local production infrastructure using company sites or contracted growers.
• Managing acceptance/rejection of supplier lots in coordination with Global Production and QA.
• Implementing and monitoring crop‑management SOPs for internal teams and 3rd‑party growers.
• Building and managing a reliable grower/3rd‑party network and negotiating contracts.
• Ensuring quality and genetic purity through field supervision, data collection, and QA collaboration.
• Managing production data, reporting monthly updates, and recommending improvements.
• Leading site operations, including EHS, audits, training, and Management of Change.
• Managing departmental resources: staffing, training, equipment, and budget (CAPEX/OPEX/headcount)

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees