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Are you ready to lead global seed production and make an impact in sustainable agriculture?
Do you excel in managing teams and driving operational excellence? If you are passionate about innovation, leadership, and strategic execution, the role of Production Manager Seeds at Enza Zaden is your next opportunity!
This is why you want to join us as a Production Manager Seeds at Enza Zaden
Lead a global seed production program with a focus on innovation and sustainability;
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic and operational excellence;
Develop and lead a high-performing team while shaping the future of agriculture.
Make a difference as a Production Manager Seeds
In this role, you will:
Manage, coach, and develop a team of Planners and Production Specialists;
Be accountable for the global seed production of leafy crops, ensuring quality, quantity, cost, and timing performance;
Lead and actively participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), management, and crop segment teams;
Drive cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Marketing, and Sales for seamless variety development and producibility;
Develop business cases and manage projects to optimize processes, seed technology, and producibility;
Contribute to the development and execution of production strategies at both departmental and crop levels.
You’ll be part of a dynamic team, working closely with senior stakeholders, external suppliers, and strategic partners to ensure smooth end-to-end processes.
What you bring as a future colleague
We are seeking a proactive and business-minded professional with:
A BSc or MSc degree in agronomy, supply chain, or business;
Over 8 years of experience in building, managing, and coaching teams;
Proven expertise in project management, with over 4 years of experience in leading complex projects;
Knowledge of agronomical manufacturing, production processes, and Sales & Operations Planning;
Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with large, complex datasets;
Exceptional teamwork and communication skills, with fluency in English (Dutch is a plus);
A willingness to travel both within Europe and internationally.
Your leadership, problem-solving abilities, and enthusiasm for agriculture will help drive the success of this role.
Enza Zaden as your employer
With more than 3,000 passionate team members across the world, we're on a daily mission to develop the finest vegetable varieties. Our goal? To deliver seeds with that special something: vegetables with better taste, better yields, and better resistance. On our mission to feed the world, we challenge ourselves to gain deeper insights and find the next breakthrough. We grow and innovate together, and everyone’s contribution is valued. Throughout our 86 years, our family values, passion, independence and or focus on innovation have truly set us apart. Over 480 million people are eating our vegetables every day, something we are very proud of! Our passion isn't just a trademark; it's our driving force, propelling our rapid growth. If you're ready to explore your potential and thrive in a supportive environment, we welcome you to develop your talents with us. The combination of entrepreneurship, initiative and a healthy dose of determination has made Enza Zaden great and brought us where we are today. Enza Zaden is and always will be in motion: in the past, present and future.
What can you expect from us
As a family-owned company, we support you to thrive in all areas of life, so that you can be successful inside and outside of work. We offer:
Flexible work arrangements;
Access to a variety of wellbeing programs and healthy food options;
25 paid vacation days (employees have the option to buy extra vacation days equivalent to two times their weekly working hours);
1 paid vitality day for all, plus extra days as your age increases;
Contribution for overnight stays if you live further away from Enza Zaden;
A competitive salary plus 8,33% holiday allowance. In addition, we share our collective success with you through our Bonus Plan;
Laptop + smartphone.
We aspire to be a good employer that cares for our employees, both during and after their careers at Enza Zaden. Our most important benefits include:
Active partnership in your professional development (personal growth);
Tailor made leadership development programs and global e-learning platform;
Employer sponsored retirement benefits.
Join us for a career that grows with you! Are you curious to know more about Enza Zaden click on this link to our website.
Get in touch
Apply now using the application button. You will receive an automatic confirmation of your application within minutes, and we will respond to your application within 10 working days.
Do you have any questions about our application process? Please feel free to reach out to:
Marjolijn Woudstra
Senior Recruitment Business Partner a.i.
m.woudstra@enzazaden.nl
Good to know
An assessment is part of the application process;
This position cannot be filled on an interim basis;
Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and don’t discriminate based on background, identity or personal characteristics.
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
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