Head of Production Germany (m/f/d)

Der Entrepreneurs Club e.K.; Bergen; On-site; NOK 661,084 - 881,445; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Company pension scheme

Subsidised canteen

Job bike and job ticket option

Job summary

KWS Lochow GmbH is seeking an experienced leader to head our Production function in Bergen. This hybrid role includes optimizing production processes and ensuring high-quality seed supply for national and international customers.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a background in agriculture or economics, and proficiency in German and English. We offer a family-run company culture with a focus on professional development and excellent working conditions.

Qualifications

• Several years of proven experience in the seed industry or seed production.
• Demonstrated experience in leading leaders and managing complex organizational structures.
• Proven leadership strength, combining reliability, empathy, and the ability to lead teams through change.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teams in Seed Production, Production Consultancy, and Logistics.
• Steer production activities and performance by industry indicators.
• Manage budget and mid-term planning, including negotiations with external partners.

Skills

Leadership presence

Excellent German skills

Good English proficiency

MS Office

ERP systems

Flexibility

Collaboration skills

Education

Completed studies in agriculture, economics, or a related field

Tools

SAP S/4

Job description

Field of Work: Seed Production

Location:

Bergen, Lower Saxony, DE

Legal Entity: KWS LOCHOW GMBH

Contract Type: Regular

Is Full Time?: Yes

Onsite/ Remote: Hybrid Working Within Country

Job ID: 16233

Are you ready to shape the future of seed production and logistics in Germany? At KWS Lochow GmbH, we are seeking an experienced and inspiring leader to head our Production function. In this strategic, full‑time and unlimited role, you will optimize production processes, ensure high‑quality seed supply for national and international customers, and lead the development of the German cross crops production department.

Join a purpose‑driven organization committed to innovation, collaboration, and sustainable agriculture.

What you can look forward to:

• Leading and developing teams in Seed Production (including trial seeds), Production Consultancy, Quality Laboratory, and Logistics
• Steering the production activities and performance by indicators (industrial indicators, financial results, production cost ratio, personal goals defined)
• Driving professional and personal development of direct reports and team members
• Managing budget and mid‑term planning (investments, personnel, cost centres, production costs)
• Taking accountability for multiplication and production planning, including negotiation and coordination with external partners
• Acting as a key interface to KWS sales organization, international production networks, and crop leads
• Shaping the future of the production department by evolving structures, equipment, and crop portfolios
• Ensuring compliance with official regulations and advancing KWS internal standards and guidelines
• Leading and contributing to strategic projects and cross‑functional initiatives
• Representing KWS and contributing actively to seed associations and industry networks

Bring your strengths:

• Completed studies in agriculture, economics, or a related field
• Several years of proven experience in industry, ideally within the seed industry or seed production
• Demonstrated experience in leading leaders and managing complex organisational structures
• Excellent German skills (spoken and written) and good English proficiency
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems, ideally SAP S/4
• Strong leadership presence, assertiveness, and the ability to manage change effectively
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership and openness to sharing ideas across the organisation
• Proven leadership strength, combining reliability, empathy, and the ability to lead teams through change and complexity
• High flexibility and collaboration skills, with an open mindset and strong cross‑functional and stakeholder engagement
• Willingness to engage in industry networks and seed associations

What we offer to help you grow:

• As a family‑run company we are guided by the values of closeness, reliability, foresight and independence – this culture is lived in practice creating an open and friendly working atmosphere
• True to our motto Make yourself grow, we support employees’ professional and personal development
• We offer excellent work equipment, subsidised canteen, and sufficient free parking spaces at the KWS location
• We create the appropriate framework conditions for you: flexible working hours, a company pension scheme, capital formation benefits, Christmas and holiday bonuses, special prices for company shares, childcare allowance and a job bike and job ticket option

Make a real impact and grow with us in your role! Start today by submitting your digital application via our job portal.

We look forward to your expertise and enthusiasm and to receiving your application!