Global Seed Production Leader – Open Field Crops

Enza Zaden; Enkhuizen; On-site; EUR 67,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop and mobile phone provided by En

Overnight accommodation cost support

Remote work allowance when partly from

Annual bonus program 15%

Job summary

Enza Zaden is seeking an Interim Manager Crop Production to lead global seed production for Open Field crops allium and carrot. You will connect people, processes and strategy to drive operational excellence and support innovation across our worldwide vegetable breeding programs.

The role combines leadership with hands-on management of quality, quantity, cost and timing. Travel internationally is expected as you coordinate cross-functional teams across locations.

Qualifications

• University-level degree in plant science, supply chain or related field.
• 9–12 years in seed production or seed supply chain.
• Proven leadership and cross-functional collaboration experience.
• Proficiency with Excel, ERP and planning systems.
• Fluent in English; Dutch language skills preferred.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work in a dynamic, time-sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead global seed production for Open Field crops like allium and carrot.
• Drive continuous improvement across the full production chain with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet quality, quantity, cost and timing targets.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

English fluency

Dutch language

Travel internationally

Time management

Education

University-level degree in plant science or related field (WO/Master)

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Planning systems

Job description

Enza Zaden is seeking an Interim Manager Crop Production to lead global seed production for Open Field crops allium and carrot. You will connect people, processes and strategy to drive operational excellence and support innovation across our worldwide vegetable breeding programs.

The role combines leadership with hands-on management of quality, quantity, cost and timing. Travel internationally is expected as you coordinate cross-functional teams across locations.