Seed Technician Ethiopia

Role Purpose

The position is responsible for operating production machinery during assigned shifts and delivering at least 95% of the shift production target with zero recordable safety incidents.
The role ensures efficient and compliant execution of seed cleaning, grading, treating, and bagging operations in accordance with legal requirements and Bayer standards.

The incumbent will organize production materials and consumables on the shop floor to support seamless execution of daily and weekly processing plans, while ensuring timely reporting.
Additionally, the position is accountable for maintaining accurate shift production data and documentation to support mass balance, product costing, and inventory control at every shift close.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks

• Operate production machinery safely, efficiently, and in line with shift targets.
• Ensure strict compliance with regulatory and internal safety requirements to avoid personal injury and property damage.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Supervisor to perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance to ensure machine reliability and availability.
• Lead and support ESH (Environment, Safety & Health) initiatives, mobilizing resources to promote safety at the site.
• Maintain and update operational and production records in accordance with established management systems.
• Fully comply with all ESH policies, procedures, rules, and standards.

Key Working Relationships

• Field Mission Teams
• Warehousing & Distribution Teams
• Finance Mission Teams
• Government Agencies responsible for seed regulation in Ethiopia

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Production Management, Electrical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in plant operations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Amharic
• Strong numerical and analytical ability
• Computer literacy required
• SAP knowledge is an added advantage

Job Details

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We are committed to fair treatment and equal opportunity for all applicants.