Team Lead Seed Production

Enza Zaden Seed Operations B.V.; Luttelgeest; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop and mobile phone provided by En

Job summary

Enza Zaden is seeking a Team Lead Seed Production at our Luttelgeest greenhouse. You will lead a team of crop care employees and seasonal workers, oversee the cultivation of peppers or tomatoes, and set the daily operational plan.

The role combines hands-on crop handling with people leadership, requires teamwork, strong communication, and data-driven improvements. English is the main working language; Dutch is a plus.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in crop cultivation and/or people management.
• Affinity with horticulture and vegetable production activities in a greenhouse environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, combined with strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data and translate insights into practical improvements.
• As English is the main working language at our Luttelgeest location, you are comfortable communicating in English, both verbally and in writing. Speaking Dutch is a plus, but not required.
• A proactive and motivating attitude, with a willingness to actively contribute to the daily operations in the greenhouse.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating, and developing a team of crop care employees and seasonal workers.
• Sharing responsibility for the cultivation of peppers or tomatoes.
• Preparing and following up on the daily operational planning at the greenhouse production site.
• Performing quality checks and reporting on progress.
• Identifying improvement opportunities and initiating continuous improvement activities.
• Contributing to a safe, healthy, and positive work environment in which colleagues work together effectively.

Skills

Crop cultivation

People management

Greenhouse production

Horticulture

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

English language

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Team Lead Seed Production

Passion for growing tomatoes and peppers comes together at our greenhouse production site in Luttelgeest. As a Team Lead Seed Production, you combine hands-on crop cultivation expertise with the day-to-day leadership of a production team. Our Luttelgeest location continues to grow, supporting our ambition to further strengthen and expand our operations. Make the difference as Team Lead Seed Production.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating, and developing a team of crop care employees and seasonal workers
• Sharing responsibility for the cultivation of peppers or tomatoes
• Preparing and following up on the daily operational planning at the greenhouse production site
• Performing quality checks and reporting on progress
• Identifying improvement opportunities and initiating continuous improvement activities
• Contributing to a safe, healthy, and positive work environment in which colleagues work together effectively

What you bring

• At least 3 years of experience in crop cultivation and/or people management
• Affinity with horticulture and vegetable production activities in a greenhouse environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, combined with strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data and translate insights into practical improvements
• As English is the main working language at our Luttelgeest location, you are comfortable communicating in English, both verbally and in writing. Speaking Dutch is a plus, but not required
• A proactive and motivating attitude, with a willingness to actively contribute to the daily operations in the greenhouse

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 flavour, higher yields, and strong resistances. 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 we are extremely proud of that. We are passionate about our work and care about one another. Good ideas are given room to grow, and together we keep moving forward. This is how we continue to grow and innovate, both as a company and as colleagues.

We believe it is important that you can grow in your work and enjoy what you do. That is why we invest in your development, well-being, and job satisfaction. Through our Great to Grow development programme, our focus on vitality, and activities that bring colleagues together, we create a work environment where you can continue learning and contribute with energy and enjoyment.

What you can expect from us

• A position for 38 hours per week
• A gross monthly salary between €3,093 and €3,916 (Scale 5, Collective Labour Agreement for Vegetable Seed Companies), based on a full-time workweek of 38 hours and aligned with your knowledge and experience
• 8.33% holiday allowance and an attractive annual bonus programme of 7.5% of your annual salary, depending on your job level and company performance
• 25 vacation days, the option to purchase additional vacation days, and one paid vitality day per year. In addition, you receive extra vacation days as you get older
• A laptop and mobile phone provided by Enza Zaden
• An attractive pension scheme, commuting reimbursement if you live more than 10 kilometres from 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 programme, training courses, workshops, and e-learning platform
• Plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues outside your daily work through activities organised by the Staff Association, Young Enza networking events, inspiration sessions, and social gatherings. We also organise an annual summer barbecue, Christmas market, and New Year reception
• A strong focus on your health and well-being, including free fresh fruit, healthy lunch options at the office, a bike-to-work scheme, sports activities through enzActive, and mental well-being support through OpenUp

Equal Opportunity

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