**Job Summary:** The Regional Production Manager – Rice is responsible for overseeing rice production operations across multiple facilities within the assigned region. This role ensures efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality rice processing while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards. **Key Responsibilities:** + **Operational Oversight:** + Manage daily operations across the region. + Ensure production targets are met with optimal resource utilization. + Monitor and improve production KPIs (yield, throughput, downtime, etc.). + **Quality & Compliance:** + Implement and enforce quality control procedures. + Ensure compliance with food safety, environmental, and labor regulations. + Conduct regular audits and inspections. + **Team Leadership:** + Lead, train, and motivate plant managers and production teams. + Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. + Conduct performance reviews and succession planning. + **Maintenance & Efficiency:** + Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance of machinery. + Drive process improvements to reduce waste and enhance productivity. + **Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination:** + Monitor raw material availability and finished goods inventory. + Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams for timely supply chain operations. + **Reporting & Analysis:** + Analyze production data and prepare regular reports for senior management. + Recommend strategic initiatives based on data insights. **Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s /master’s degree in agriculture or related field. + Minimum 7–10 years of experience in rice production, with at least 3 years in a regional or multi-site leadership role. + Strong knowledge of rice production processes and equipment. + Proficiency in production planning tools and ERP systems. + Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:Accessibility Page for Contact Information For US Applicants: See the ‘Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law’ poster. To all recruitment agencies: Corteva does not accept unsolicited third party resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.