STI Memphis Greenhouse Manager

About the Role

We are looking for a STI Memphis Greenhouse Manager to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Memphis, TN. In this role, you will oversee multi-crop seed production, plant culture, seed processing, logistics, and facility operations that support BASF's Seeds & Traits pipeline. You will lead and develop technical employees, align resources and greenhouse capacity with portfolio priorities, and ensure the safe, compliant, and timely delivery of high-quality seed and research materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop technical and operational employees by setting clear objectives, managing performance, fostering engagement, supporting development and succession planning, and building a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Lead Memphis Seed Technology Integration greenhouse operations across multiple crops, including seed production, plant culture, seed processing, logistics, facility operations, and daily site activities, to deliver high-quality seed and research materials safely, compliantly, and on time.
• Partner with STI, Seed Science Operations, Breeding, Trait Development, Trait Research, Regulatory, and other stakeholders to align greenhouse priorities, production plans, resource allocation, and execution with Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 portfolio objectives.
• Develop and execute operational plans, budgets, workforce coordination, capacity plans, and resource allocation to optimize productivity, facility readiness, operational continuity, and delivery commitments, including oversight of vendors, contractors, facility maintenance, and CAPEX/OPEX recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems, EHS/QHSE, Biosafety, Stewardship, regulatory standards, and SOPs while maintaining audit readiness, traceability, chain of custody, data and inventory accuracy, seed quality, and product genetic integrity.
• Drive operational excellence through process improvement, standardization, data-driven decision-making, digitalization, automation, technology adoption, and best practices that improve efficiency, reliability, and business value.

Qualifications

• Hold a Ph.D. in Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Genetics, or a related field with at least six years of experience; a master’s degree in one of these fields with at least eight years of experience; or a bachelor’s degree with more than 10 years of R&D greenhouse-operations experience.
• Bring at least eight years of progressively responsible experience in greenhouse operations, controlled-environment agriculture, trait introgression, breeding, seed production, or agricultural research operations across multiple crops such as soybean, cotton, corn, and canola.
• Lead technical and operational employees with at least five years of experience in performance management, development, engagement, workforce coordination, and team-capability building.
• Manage complex multi-crop operations, facility performance, production and capacity planning, operating budgets, vendors, contractors, and delivery commitments.
• Operate effectively in regulated environments governed by QMS, EHS/QHSE, Biosafety, Stewardship, regulatory requirements, SOPs, audit readiness, traceability, chain of custody, and product genetic integrity.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of greenhouse production systems, plant culture, crop management, controlled-environment agriculture, seed-production workflows, plant genetics, breeding principles, trait introgression, and seed quality.
• Apply strong business acumen, financial stewardship, risk-based decision-making, and stakeholder influence while using greenhouse technologies, environmental controls, operational systems, data-management tools, and performance analytics.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF.