Global Manager Production

Enza Zaden; Enkhuizen; On-site; EUR 87,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

Bonus program 15%

25 vacation days

Company car

Remote work allowance

Development program

Health & wellbeing support

Accommodation support

Job summary

Enza Zaden is seeking a Global Manager Production to lead the global seed production strategy and execution for the Mid-Tech Business Dynamics.

You will shape objectives, build production capabilities, and guide a high-performing team to ensure reliable seed supply worldwide in line with our mission “Breeding to feed the world.” You will develop and implement production strategies, collaborate with Business Dynamic leadership, Supply Chain, R&D, and commercial teams, and represent Production in

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in a relevant field with advanced knowledge.
• Extensive experience leading cross‑functional teams in international settings.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with complex datasets.
• Proven track record in process improvement, project management and financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of production professionals to achieve goals.
• Represent Production within cross-functional Business Dynamic and Crop Segment teams.
• Ensure compliance with quality, phytosanitary, IP protection, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to crop strategic plans and business cases for new production concepts.
• Lead production topics within the Tactical Seed Supply Team and align strategic with operational plans.
• Monitor performance, identify improvements, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Report to the VP Production and contribute to departmental strategy and execution.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, Seed Production, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

As Global Manager Production, you will lead the global seed production strategy and execution forthe Mid-TechBusiness Dynamic. You will shape and realize our businessobjectives, build strong production capabilities and lead a high-performing team. In this role, you help ensure reliable seed supply worldwide and support our purpose:‘Breeding to feed theworld’ by delivering innovative vegetable varieties across the globe.

Make a difference as Global Manager Production

As Global Manager Production, you are accountable fortheglobal seed production performance for the Mid-Tech Business Dynamics.This means ensuring the right quantity, quality, timing, and cost of seed production while contributing to the strategicobjectivesof Enza Zaden.You willbe responsible fordeveloping and implementing the production strategy and operational plans for the assigned crop portfolio. Working closely with Business Dynamic leadership, Supply Chain, R&Dand commercial teams,you will ensure alignment between long-term businessobjectivesand production execution.

You will alsorepresentProduction within the cross-functional Business Dynamic team en Crop Segment teams andcontribute to the development and realization of strategic plans and annualobjectives.In this role, your work will include:

• Leading and developing a team of production professionals to achieve business goals;

• Leading supplier performance management in close collaboration with the Global Contract Manager;

• Ensuring compliance with quality, phytosanitary, IP protection, and regulatory requirements;

• Contributing to crop strategic plans and preparing business cases for new production concepts and innovations;

• Leading production topics within the Tactical Seed Supply Team and ensuring effective communication between strategic and operational teams;

• Monitoring performance,identifyingimprovement opportunities, and driving continuous improvement initiatives;

• Actively contributing as a member of the Production Management Team to departmental strategy and execution.

You will report to theVP Productionand play an active role within both the Business Dynamic team and the Production Management Team.

What you bring as our future colleague

As Global Manager Production, you are an inspiring leader with strong people management capabilities and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a complex international environment. You combine strategic thinking with operational excellence and are comfortable making decisions based on data and business insights.

You are skilled at stakeholder management, thrive in a dynamic environment, and have a passion for driving continuous improvement and business performance.In addition, you have:

• A university degree (Master’slevel) in Agricultural Engineering, Seed Production, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field;

• 12or moreyears of relevant experience in seed production, seed supply chain, or a comparable international environment;

• Hands on experience in working with cross functional teams and leading your own team;

• Strong analytical skills and experience working with complex datasets and business challenges;

• Demonstratedexpertisein process improvement and project management;

• Good understanding offinancial managementand business planning;

• Excellent communication skills andproficiencyin English and Dutch

Enza Zaden as your employer

Enza Zaden is an international family-owned company that has been developing innovative vegetable varieties since 1938. Together with more than 3,300 colleagues worldwide, we work on vegetable seeds with better flavor, higheryieldand strongresistances. We do this from our mission: “Breeding to feed the world.”Every day, more than 480 million people eat vegetables grown from our seeds, and that is something we are very proud of.

We’repassionate about our work and care about one another.Good ideasare given room togrowand together we keep moving forward. This is how we continue to grow and innovate, both as a company and as colleagues.

What you canexpectfrom us
We believe it is important that you can grow in your work and feel good about what you do. That is why we invest in your development, well-being, and job satisfaction. Through our Great to Grow development program, our focus on vitality, and activities that bring colleagues together, we create a work environment where you can keep learning and contribute with energy and enjoyment.You can also count on:

• A position for38 hoursper week;

• A gross monthly salary between € €7,774.05 and €11,105.78, based on a full-time workweek of38 hoursand aligned with your knowledge and experience;

• 8.33% vacation allowance and an attractive annual bonus program of 15% of your annual salary, depending on your job level and company performance;

• 25 vacation days, theoptiontopurchaseadditionalvacation days, and one paid vitality day per year, with extra vacation days granted as you get older;

• A laptop and mobile phone provided by Enza Zaden;

• A company car;

• A contribution toward overnight accommodation costs if you live farther away from Enza Zaden. This program applies to employees working for Enza Zaden in the Netherlands whose one-way commute exceeds100kilometersand 75 minutes;

• An attractive retirement plan, commuting reimbursement if you live more than10kilometersfrom your workplace and a remote work allowance when working partly from home in consultation with your manager;

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through our Great to Grow development program, training courses, workshops, and e-learning platform;

• Plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues outside of your daily work through social events organized by the Staff Association, as well as Young Enza networking events, inspiration sessions, and social gatherings. We also host an annual summer barbecue, Christmasmarketand New Year’s reception;

• A strong focus on your health and well-being, including free fresh fruit, healthy lunch options at the office, a bike-to-work program, sports activities throughenzActive, and mental well-being support throughOpenUp.

Do you have questions about the role or the application process?Please feel free to contact Esther Scharloo, Senior Recruiter at [e-mail] or call/whatsapp [phone].

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

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