Production Supervisor at SeedCo Nigeria Limited

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SeedCo Nigeria Limited is a joint venture between Seed West Africa Limited (a subsidiary of Seed CO International Limited a public listed Company incorporated in Zimbabwe and quoted on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange) and Saro AgroSciences Limited a Leading Nigeria Agro Input provider.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Location: Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

  • We are recruiting for a Production Supervisor that understands seed production in Nigeria. He will be saddled with managing growers’ field to deliver in terms of quality and quantity.

Responsibilities

  • Recruitment of seed growers
  • Training of seed growers
  • Crop inspections, assisting growers in planting and crop maintenance
  • Advising growers on proper seed harvesting methods
  • Carrying out seed sampling at distribution depots
  • Maintenance of inspection reports and other certification details
  • Attending to grower complaints
  • Ensure all seed deliveries and grower payments have been done in accordance with the contracts
  • Prepare progress reports and ensure that all relevant production information is sent to the business head and relevant departments
  • Maintenance and reconciliation of all seed production records
  • Ensure optimum asset utilization and security
  • Ensure adequate controls to minimize risk in the seed production chain
  • Liaise frequently with other supply chain functions and Quality Assurance to ensure the reliable supply and delivery of seed in Nigeria
  • Set and monitor subordinate staffs’ annual goals in alignment with the functional performance targets and carry out performance evaluation at the end of the financial year
  • Training of all field and processing officers, build and maintain an effective team.
  • Promote an actively caring culture for safety amongst all personnel, growers and contractors.

Requirements

  • Minimum of a second-class upper University Degree in Agronomy or similar area of expertise. MSC holder in Agronomy or other relevant course will have an advantage
  • Hands on experience and technical proficiency in field production and technical proficiency in seed processing activities – above 2 years’ prior experience.

Application Closing Date
7th April, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online