Production Planning Manager at Corteva Agriscience

Growing What Matters Starts With You

Corteva Agriscience™, the world’s first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose everyday by building/participating in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do what’s right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners, and our planet. With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future.

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We’re hiring for Production Planning Manager

Learn how you can be our voice in the conversation about the future of agriculture.

As Production Planning Manager, who will be based in Lusaka, you will be responsible for leading plant operations at the Lusaka seed production site. Your main duty is to ensure that the company safely delivers against its seed delivery goals while complying and adhering to Occupational Health and Safety guidelines to avoid work-related injuries. Hence, the main goal will be to ensure a safe working environment, driving productivity and on-time delivery of quality product.

You Will Be Part of Growing Team

As a Production Planning Manager, you will drive a multi-disciplinary team of direct and indirect reports to achieve excellence in seed operations.

Your Challenge

 

• Accountable to ensure adherence to Corteva, Statutory, regulatory environmental, safety and health requirements
• Accountable for driving safety, quality and productivity activities at the seed production site
• Leads improvement programs and initiatives for production, maintenance and/or other manufacturing service area. Provides leadership and direction for the seed production site
• Ensure continuous and efficient production in desired quantity and quality, and/or effectively managing daily maintenance work and shutdowns.
• Interface with business leadership and supply chain for coordination of schedules and understanding of customer needs.
• Accountable for establishing and meeting fixed and variable cost objectives.
• Setting expectations for adherence to policies and procedures and safety standards.
• Managing production and/or maintenance areas and/or manufacturing services/functions.
• Managing delivery, productivity, safety, quality, cost, resources, team morale and schedules.
• Drive people engagement, people development initiatives and provide coaching
• Ensure timely completion of approved capital projects and develop project proposals for future capital projects
• Participate in special assignments and projects
• Perform other duties assigned by line manager

Key Stakeholders And Interactions

As Production Planning Manager, you will report to the Production Lead for West, East, South-Central Africa and you be working with other cross-functional country and regional leaders not limited to the list below;

• Regional & Country Seed Production and Supply Chain leadership team
• Regional & Country Commercial leadership team
• Seed Product development leadership team
• Environmental, Health & Safety Consultants and leaders
• Regional Emergency Response and Security team
• Legal and Compliance team
• Engineering, Continuous improvement, Strategic Sourcing, Commercial Finance and Controllership teams

Location:

Lusaka

To Grow What Matters, You Will Need

• Degree in Agricultural Sciences/Engineering or related field
• Post-graduate qualification an added advantage
• 7 years experience with 3 years management experience
• Agricultural Institute of Zambia/Engineering Institute of Zambia membership or related accreditation
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with end to end Seed Science and Technology
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Exceptional communication skills
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Computer aptitude including use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Demonstrated elite performance

Who Are We Looking For?

• Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team .
• Market shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world’s growing need for food.
• Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment .
• Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader.

Growing What Matters Starts with You… What Can We Offer To Help You Grow?

• Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressing agricultural challenges of our time .
• Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities and experiences .
• Opportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experience .
• Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued and empowered .
• Dedicated and customized resources to help grow your professional skills, industry expertise and personal perspectives.
• Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships.
• Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work, and competitive salary.

Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility .