Global Seed Production Leader

Enza Zaden Services B.V.; Enkhuizen; On-site; EUR 66,669 - 95,239; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program (15%)

Company laptop and mobile phone

25 vacation days

Job summary

Enza Zaden is seeking a Manager Crop Production to lead global seed production for Mid Tech Leafy and Open Field crops and to drive operational excellence across the organization.

You will manage a team of Production Specialists and Planners, ensure delivery against quality, quantity, cost, and timing targets, and spearhead cross‑functional collaboration with Supply Chain, R&D, and commercial teams.

Qualifications

• University-level education in plant science, supply chain or business agricultural engineering is required.
• 9–12 years of work experience in seed production or seed supply chain.
• Experience leading teams and driving cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders at different levels.
• Proficiency with Excel, ERP systems and planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of Production Specialists and Production Planners.
• Be accountable for global seed production performance, ensuring delivery against quality, quantity, cost, and timing targets.
• Lead and actively contribute to Sales & Operations Planning (SOP), including tactical production capacity management.
• Participate in cross-functional crop (segment) teams to develop and execute strategic crop plans.
• Drive collaboration with Supply Chain, R&D, Portfolio Management, Marketing and Sales to support variety development and producibility.
• Develop business cases and lead projects to improve processes, seed technology, and cost efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with phytosanitary regulations.
• Drive alignment with external producers and partners.

Skills

People management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

University level (WO, Master, University) in plant science / supply chain / business agricultural engineering

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Planning systems

Job description

Enza Zaden is seeking a Manager Crop Production to lead global seed production for Mid Tech Leafy and Open Field crops and to drive operational excellence across the organization.

You will manage a team of Production Specialists and Planners, ensure delivery against quality, quantity, cost, and timing targets, and spearhead cross‑functional collaboration with Supply Chain, R&D, and commercial teams.