Seed Production Lead South San Francisco

Location: San Francisco, CA with frequent travel (~30%) Type:

Full-time Ohalo is hiring a

Seed Production Lead

to build, run, and scale our early-stage true potato seed production system. This is a hands-on execution role — blending startup urgency, manufacturing operations rigor, and seed system problem-solving. You will be directly responsible for

producing true potato seed for field-readiness, including managing parent plant crossings, berry harvest, cleaning, pelletization and treatment, packaging, and delivery to requisite stakeholders. This is not a planning desk role — you will design, build, and deliver the operational workflows and lead end-to-end processes from tissue culture to field delivery of seed. Responsibilities: End-to-End Seed Operations

Own and manage the

entire seed production chain : parental crossing, berry harvest, extraction, fermentation, drying, seed cleaning, pelleting, treating, QC, packaging, and shipment. Develop and optimize

standard operating procedures

for each stage — balancing quality, throughput, and cost. Operate across internal greenhouse sites and third-party production environments. Manage operation workflows to achieve target outcomes, on time and with budget. Capacity Planning & Ramp-Up

Build and execute a scale plan across multiple hybrids, seasons, geographies, and facilities. Implement production

redundancy

and resiliency through capacity planning and external partner diversification. Infrastructure & Facilities Buildout

Lead the

design and installation

of core production infrastructure: drying rooms, extraction lines, pelleting stations, seed treatment lines, packaging systems, and clean space workflows. Manage contractors, vendors, and procurement of seed-specific processing equipment. Collaborate closely with internal facilities and engineering teams to meet evolving operational needs. Supply Chain & Fulfillment

Own inventory systems,

lot traceability , buffer stock protocols, and integration with internal systems. Ensure accurate production to demand planning and influence ongoing genetics refinement to maximize efficiency and continuously reduce COGS. Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance Partner with internal teams to implement robust

QC, germination, and seed health testing

standards. Ensure full compliance with APHIS, USDA, and phytosanitary regulations for

interstate and international seed movement . Cross-Functional & Commercial Integration

Act as the

primary P&S liaison

between Breeding Program leads, Legal and Regulatory, Commercial, Finance, and Leadership teams. Lead risk assessment and mitigation planning for commercial-scale seed production. Help define the standard for TPS seed quality

in a first-of-its-kind commercial system. Qualifications: 5+ years

of hands-on experience in seed production, agricultural manufacturing, or ag supply chain leadership. Background in

vegetable seed, hybrid corn, seed potato, or other horticultural crops

preferred. Demonstrated success

working across R&D to commercial

production volumes. Proven ability to build

first-generation SOPs

and operational systems in novel settings. Lean mindset — thrives in

resource-constrained , fast-moving environments. Strong

vendor and contractor management

skills; knows how to get things done on-site and remotely. Familiarity with

seed treatment, pelleting, packaging systems , and

controlled environment agriculture

is a plus. Exceptional

project management

and

cross-functional collaboration

skills. Comfortable owning the plan, making decisions, and driving practical results in ambiguous environments. The anticipated pay range that we reasonably expect to pay for this role is $110,000 - $140,000 for San Francisco, CA. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience, education, skillset, and other relevant qualifications. A

bout Ohalo Genetics: Ohalo aims to accelerate evolution to unlock nature's potential. Founded in 2019, Ohalo develops novel breeding systems and improved plant varieties that help farmers grow more food with fewer natural resources, increasing the yield, resiliency, and genetic diversity of crops to sustainably feed our population. Ohalo's breakthrough technology, Boosted Breeding, will usher in a new era of improved productivity to radically transform global agriculture. For more information, visitwww.ohalo.com . Notes: If you previously applied for a job at Ohalo Genetics, we encourage you to restate your interest in the position by submitting your application. No visa sponsorship is available for this position at this time. No recruiters, please. Apply for this job

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