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Position: Production Manager

Our client in the Agriculture production Sector based in Lusaka is looking to hire a Production Manager who will be responsible to organize and oversee the seed production of maize and legumes. He/she will be ultimately responsible for the smooth running of all production lines and the quality of seed.

Key Duties and Responsibilities.

– Develop production schedules, making sure production processes stay within the budget and deadlines.

– Supervise field officers and conduct performance appraisals according to their key result areas & Recruit suitable maize and legume seed growers and discuss the conditions of the contracts.

– Facilitate, coordinate, and monitor maize and legume seed production and processing in Mkushi, Chisamba, Kasama, Chipata, Mpika, Mpongwe and southern province farming blocks in Zambia.

– To ensure that all seed production is done according to the hiring company production guidelines (e.g. recommended land preparation, recommended plant population, disease, weed and insect free environment; free of off types, timely detaselling,efficient and timely harvesting; shelling, bagging and transportation).

– To ensure that seed produced is of high quality, and meets the standards set by the hiring company and International Seed Testing Association (ISTA).

– To provide technical support to seed growers.

– To ensure that all harvested seed is sampled, tested for all laboratory analysis parameters and delivered to warehouse.

– To determine the required amount of parent seed for all contracted area.

– Order parent seeds and Update seed parent position on SAP.

– To ensure that seed parents are well stored and labeled.

– Determine the required quantity of consumables (bulks bags to be given to the growers for parking raw seed), and ensuring that it is sourced timely.

– Scout for diseases, insect pests and weeds in planted fields, and providing technical information on how to prevent and control them.

– Write field reports, production of weekly reports and contributing to monthly and annual reports.

– Organize for transport to bring seed from growers to the plant.

– Contribute to the evaluation of exiting and experimental hybrids in Zambia.

– Coordinate, organize and conduct demonstration trials and hosting field days across the country

– Offer after sale services to farmers.

– Ensure Site Safety, lead ESH efforts, provide assistance and arrange for resources to promote safety at the site.

Main Responsibilities:

To recommend to the Managing Director for his approval, policies and procedures regarding production.

Relationship: The post-holder will be accountable to the Director and will have close relationship with Human Resource Manager, Head of Marketing

Environment: The Post holder will be located at the head office in Lusaka Barlastone area. He or she will spend 90% of the time in the field and 10% at the office.

Qualifications

Degree/Diploma in Agricultural Sciences with 3-4 years of experience.or

Bachelors degree in Agronomy, Crop science plant breeding/ related.

Seed Inspection Certificate is a must.

Effective communication skills and organizational skills

Results and Relationship oriented, autonomous and efficient.

Computer literate (MS Packages)

Driving license is a must for the post holder

Age: 24 – 35 years.