Global Seed Production Leader — Strategy & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and benefits package described

Company car

Laptop and mobile phone

Annual bonus 15%

Job summary

Enza Zaden is seeking a Global Manager Production to lead the global seed production strategy and ensure reliable seed supply worldwide. You will develop and implement production strategies, align with leadership, Supply Chain, R&D, and commercial teams, and drive performance across the portfolio.

You will report to the VP Production and guide cross-functional teams in a complex international environment, delivering on strategic objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• University degree (Master's level) in Agricultural Engineering, Seed Production, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 12 or more years 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.
• Demonstrated expertise in process improvement and project management.
• Good understanding of financial management and business planning.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English and Dutch.

Responsibilities

• 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, identifying improvement opportunities, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Actively contributing as a member of the Production Management Team to departmental strategy and execution.

Skills

People management

Cross-functional teams

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

English and Dutch

Education

Master's degree in Agricultural Engineering or related field

Job description

Enza Zaden is seeking a Global Manager Production to lead the global seed production strategy and ensure reliable seed supply worldwide. You will develop and implement production strategies, align with leadership, Supply Chain, R&D, and commercial teams, and drive performance across the portfolio.

You will report to the VP Production and guide cross-functional teams in a complex international environment, delivering on strategic objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.