Wij vragen

32 - 40 uur
HBO, Universitair
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Wij bieden

Training budget
Fully equipped home workplace
Bonus

Waarom onze organisatie

Together, we work every day to build a healthy, sustainable future for people allaround the world.
At Enza Zaden you work in an open and informal culture where everyone is in for a joke.
Working with committed colleagues who all have a passion for the seed breeding industry.

Taken en verantwoordelijkheden

Your job as Production Manager Seeds

As our new Production Manager Seeds (internally: Crop Production Manager) you will lead and develop the production team. You are accountable for the global seed production of the Leafy segment (e.g. spinach, lettuce), delivering the right quantity of seeds at the right quality, at the right time, in an efficient manner.
Through participation in tactical cross functional S&OP Teams you will ensure cooperation throughout the supply chain. And as member of (crop) strategic teams contribute to the creation and execution of the strategic plans.


Your Responsibilities:

  • Manage, coach and develop the team of Planners and Production Specialists;

  • Accountable for the seed production program and ensure key performance is met on quality, quantity, cost and timing. Monitor supplier performance and initiate annual performance reviews held with the Global Production and Contract Manager and key producers;

  • Leadership and active participation in S&OP, management and crop segment teams;

  • Contribute to a seamless end-to-end design and delivery by leading the proactive evaluation, with R&D and M&S, of variety development and producibility;

  • Development of business cases and/or manage small to medium projects for improvements on e.g. seed technology research, producibility and process optimization in our strive for continuous improvement;

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of the Enza Zaden production strategy on departmental and crop level.

What you bring as a future colleague
We are looking for a production manager, preferably familiar with the agricultural industry, who can build and develop his/her team to the next level. This requires a business minded, hands-on problem solving, pro-active professional with strong analytical capabilities and enthusiasm for the vegetable and agricultural industry. You bring good leadership skills and you can collaborate with senior stakeholders.
You have excellent and clear communication skills in English and it is a huge benefit if you can speak Dutch. You look for the best possible way to achieve goals and are able to connect and collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.


Next to this you:

  • Have a BSc+ or MSc degree preferably in agronomy, supply chain or business;

  • Have > 4 years’ experience in project management: you bring experience in leading complex projects;

  • Bring good and proven experience (>8 years) with building, managing and coaching teams and individuals/departments;

  • Have experience in (agronomical) manufacturing and understanding challenges in product development, (seed) production processes and Sales & Operations Planning;

  • Have the ability to analyze and work with complex problems and large sets of data;

  • Possess strong teamwork skills and lead initiatives across various management levels;

  • Are willing to travel (within Europe and intercontinental).

What you can 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 want to make work 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: Enza Zaden - vegetable-breeding company.

Get in touch

Apply now using the application button. You will receive an automatic confirmation of your application within minutes.

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

  • Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and don’t discriminate based on background, identity or personal characteristics;

This vacancy is an internal recruitment effort. Acquisition is not appreciated.

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Onze arbeidsvoorwaarden

Bonus
Possibility to buy extra vacation days
Above average salary
Good pension rules
Fully equipped home workplace
Phone & laptop
Possible to work from home
Flexible working hours
Lease car
Travel allowance
Own parking
Additional care leave
Training budget

Onze waarden

Familiebedrijf
Enza has been a family business since 1938 with an open and informal atmosphere. Currently the company is led by Jaap Mazereeuw, he is the third generation to run this wonderful company.
Ondernemerschap
“All our employees are entrepreneurs” Piet Mazereeuw (CEO) already had it clear in mind. A successful company needs enterprising (active thinking) employees at all levels.
Samenwerken
As a large international organization with many departments and specialisms, it is essential for Enza Zaden that all employees work well together.
Verantwoordelijk
At Enza Zaden, every employee gets a lot of freedom, independence and responsibility to perform tasks.

Hoe ziet je sollicitatieprocedure eruit?

Sollicitatie
Nice that you have applied for a job at Enza Zaden! Thankyou! We will screen your resume carefully.
Eerste reactie
You always receive response within 7 working days.
Telefonische screening
If we experience your resume as positive, you will be called as soon as possible!
Eerste interview
In the first interview you can expect an introductory meeting and we look off our position fits you.
Assessment
In some cases it is possible that you will receive a business case assessment, this differs per position.
Tweede interview
Before you start your second interview, you have to make an OPQ. In your second interview we will go through your scores and you will meet the manager of the department.
Aanbod
Are we both positive after the second interview? Then we call you to share the good news. We will send you an email with the terms of employment and further information.
Aangenomen
Do you agree with the terms of employment? Congratulations! You are now officially an Enza Zaden employee.
Onboarding
After a warm welcome on your first day of work, you will start a 3-month onboarding process where you will get to know your team, buddy, department and the company.
Proeftijd
After 2 months there will be an interview to see if we are both still satisfied with each other.
Solliciteren kost slechts enkele minuten.

Hier ga je werken: Enza Zaden


Enza Zaden is a vegetable breeding company that develops vegetable varieties. And produces and sells its seeds all over the world. We have made an animation to explain to you properly (and as briefly as possible) what we do.
 
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