Greenhouse Agronomy & Breeding Ops Lead

Limagrain; Chappes; Remote; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Limagrain Field Seeds seeks an Agronomy & Controlled Environment Production Manager to lead agronomic strategy and the operational performance of our controlled-environment facilities, including greenhouses and growth chambers. You will drive high-quality plant material for accelerated breeding programs across multiple crops, while advancing innovation, efficiency, and team development.

You will combine scientific expertise with hands-on leadership to ensure reliable production systems that

Qualifications

• Degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Plant Physiology, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in greenhouse operations, controlled-environment production, breeding support, or plant production systems.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management experience.
• Strong understanding of crop physiology and plant-environment interactions.
• Expertise in climate control systems, crop nutrition, fertigation, irrigation, and integrated pest management.
• Experience with data-driven decision-making and process optimization.
• Strong project management and operational planning capabilities.
• Ability to lead change, drive innovation, and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead agronomic strategy and operational performance of controlled-environment production facilities, including greenhouses and growth chambers.
• Deliver high-quality plant material for accelerated breeding programs across multiple crops.
• Drive innovation, operational excellence, and team development to maximize reliability and efficiency.
• Combine scientific expertise with leadership to ensure reliable production systems that maximize plant performance, seed production, and breeding outcomes.

Education

Degree in Agronomy or related field

Tools

Data-driven decision making

Job description

Limagrain Field Seeds seeks an Agronomy & Controlled Environment Production Manager to lead agronomic strategy and the operational performance of our controlled-environment facilities, including greenhouses and growth chambers. You will drive high-quality plant material for accelerated breeding programs across multiple crops, while advancing innovation, efficiency, and team development.

You will combine scientific expertise with hands-on leadership to ensure reliable production systems that