Co-Station Manager, Antalya — Agri Ops & Innovation

Rijk Zwaan; Muratpaşa; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Rijk Zwaan Türkiye is seeking a Station Manager to jointly lead our three breeding stations in Antalya with the current Station Manager. You will coordinate daily operations, manage facilities and resources, and drive continuous improvement across the station while collaborating with Breeding, Execution, Sales and Support teams.

You will contribute to shaping strategic development, operating environment safety, and sustainable practices, while coordinating budgets and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline from an Agricultural Faculty.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience in agricultural operations, station management, farm management, production, or a comparable role.
• Strong understanding of agricultural production processes and infrastructure management.
• Passion for following emerging agricultural technologies, precision farming solutions, automation, digital agriculture, and sustainability trends.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Share leadership with the current Station Manager and jointly oversee the operational and strategic development of Rijk Zwaan's three breeding stations in Antalya.
• Lead, coach, and support a team of approximately 50 employees across three breeding stations in Antalya.
• Lead and coordinate day-to-day station operations.
• Ensure efficient use of facilities, equipment, vehicles, and other resources.
• Manage operational budgets and monitor related expenditures.
• Plan and manage five-year investment budgets and monitor budget realization against plans.
• Coordinate service providers, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and company standards.
• Support infrastructure development and operational improvement projects.
• Monitor developments in agricultural technologies and digital farming solutions, evaluating opportunities to implement innovations that improve efficiency and sustainability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence across the stations.
• Act as a trusted partner for colleagues and management by providing practical and sustainable solutions.
• Strengthen cooperation between Breeding, Execution, Sales, and Support teams to ensure an effective and well-organized station environment.
• As an active member of the Management Team, contribute to the development and execution of the company's strategy and operational objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Faculty

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Rijk Zwaan Türkiye is seeking a Station Manager to jointly lead our three breeding stations in Antalya with the current Station Manager. You will coordinate daily operations, manage facilities and resources, and drive continuous improvement across the station while collaborating with Breeding, Execution, Sales and Support teams.

You will contribute to shaping strategic development, operating environment safety, and sustainable practices, while coordinating budgets and external stakeholders.