Production Specialist

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Are you passionate about seed production and ready to make a global impact? Join us at Enza Zaden as a Senior Production Specialist Allium and contribute to the future of agriculture.

This is why you want to join us as Senior Production Specialist Allium at Enza Zaden

• Lead international seed production operations with a focus on quality and efficiency.

• Collaborate with global teams and contribute to innovative production strategies.

• Be part of a company that values continuous improvement and sustainable practices.

Make a difference as Senior Production Specialist Allium

As a Senior Production Specialist, you coordinate the global seed production of our Allium varieties. Your goal is to achieve the highest possible quality and yield at an optimal cost. You provide technical cultivation support and maintain regular contact with producers and international colleagues to monitor progress and quality. We are committed to becoming a leading global vegetable company in open field crops, and we invite you to contribute to this ambitious journey.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating global seed production for Allium varieties;

• Providing agronomic support and maintaining communication with producers and colleagues;

• Train and support new employees in crop production protocols;

• Initiating and managing improvement processes and production trials;

• Collaborating with R&D, Seed Operations, and Marketing & Sales to optimise seed availability and quality;

• Establishing optimal production conditions for new varieties and documenting key characteristics;

• Analysing production data for monitoring and make out of this action plans for improvement

• Visiting production locations in the Netherlands and abroad.

You will be part of a young, diverse team and report directly to the Crop Production Manager. You will also work closely with the Seed Supply Team on production planning and execution.

What you bring as a future colleague

• University degree in Plant Sciences or (International) Agribusiness Studies;

• At least 9 years of experience in a similar or related role in Allium and/or Open Field Crops;

• A passion for plants and a keen eye for plant health, pests, and diseases;

• Strong communication skills in English and preferably in Dutch and/or Spanish

• Analytical, solution-oriented, and well-organised;

• Experience in mentoring and coaching less experienced colleagues within your team;

• Willingness to travel within and outside Europe for 7 to 10 weeks a year.

Your affinity with plants are of great value. Your love for plants, agronomic curiosity, and adeptness at "reading" them empowers you to detect crop issues and implement essential actions in collaboration with our producers or international colleagues. You maintain a good overview and you are skilled in planning and organizing. In international interactions with producers and regional colleagues, your adaptability shines as you like to develop in tailoring your approach to diverse cultures and local conditions.

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 our focus on innovation have truly set us apart. Over 480 million people eat 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; minimum of 3 days a week at our office in Enkhuizen or, when living abroad, at our office in Allones, Lleida, Tarquinia or Oudtshoorn (when living abroad approx. 1x per month travelling to Enkhuizen on top of other work travel);

• 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;  

• 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 

• A business case assessment is part of the application process;

• This position cannot be filled on an interim basis; 

• Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on background, identity or personal characteristics.