Field Production Supervisor (Small Seeds Vegetable)

About the role

Syngenta is looking for a Field Production Supervisor for small vegetable seeds in Khon Kaen province. The role coordinates with seed production vendors, inspects seed production fields and controls the end-to-end seed production process to ensure high-quality seed and reliable supply. It is based in Khon Kaen and involves travelling to other areas in the upcountry.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate with seed production vendors and inspect seed production fields
• Control the end-to-end seed production process and follow up progress, reporting to the Field Production Lead
• Handle post-harvest management: seed extraction, wet seed treatment, drying, processing and packing at COM300 level
• Coordinate with the Field Production Research team on experiments and field research, including data collection and analysis
• Prepare parent seeds, record production data in FIOSSYN and train growers and vendors on the seed production process
• Visit fields regularly for quality control, give vendors field visits reports and feedback, and provide field quality grades
• Coordinate contract signing, advance payments and final payments with MOM, and request goods receipt
• Report seed quality results to vendors and organise post-production reviews and pre-season workshops
• Manage delivery and shipment of export varieties on time

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture
• Experience in vegetable seed production and in agriculture promotion or extension work with farmers and growers
• Full understanding of seed production quality control
• Ability to travel upcountry and hold a driving licence
• English communication skills are an advantage

Required skills

• Computer literacy: MS Office
• Problem solving, planning, time management and good coordination