Station Manager

Rijk Zwaan Türkiye; Muratpaşa; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Rijk Zwaan Türkiye invites applications for a Station Manager role to lead and jointly develop our three breeding stations in Antalya, overseeing operations, budgets, and partnerships. You will guide a ~50‑strong team, drive efficiency, safety, and sustainable practices while aligning with our international management teams.

You bring a Bachelor’s in Agriculture, 7+ years in agricultural operations or station management, strong English, and a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in agricultural operations or station management.
• Strong understanding of agricultural production processes and infrastructure management.
• Passion for emerging agricultural technologies, precision farming, automation, digital agriculture, and sustainability trends.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Experience managing budgets, contractors, and operational processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands-on, entrepreneurial, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead the operational and strategic development of three breeding stations in Antalya.
• Lead, coach, and support a team across three stations (~50 employees).
• Oversee day-to-day station operations and coordination of services.
• Manage facilities, equipment, vehicles, and other resources.
• Plan and monitor operational budgets and five-year investment plans.
• Engage with external contractors and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and company standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and explore innovations in ag tech.
• Collaborate with Breeding, Execution, Sales and Support teams.
• Contribute to company strategy as part of the Management Team.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Budget management

Project management

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

MS Office

Operations management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture

Job description

This position has been created to work alongside the current Station Manager, sharing leadership responsibilities and jointly supporting the operational and strategic development of Rijk Zwaan's three breeding stations (Silyon, Korkuteli, Kurşunlu) in Antalya

Together with the current Station Manager, you will contribute to creating a safe, efficient, and future-oriented working environment that enables our Breeding, Execution, Sales, and Support teams to perform at their best. You will be responsible for coordinating daily operations, managing facilities and resources, supporting cross-functional collaboration, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the station.

You will also contribute to the long-term development of the station by identifying opportunities to improve operational excellence and by exploring innovative agricultural technologies and best practices.

You will be in close contact with the international Station Management teams in all RZ Subsidiaries and will be reporting to R&D Managing Director Türkiye.

Your responsibilities include:

• Sharing leadership responsibilities with the current Station Manager and jointly overseeing the operational and strategic development of Rijk Zwaan's three breeding stations in Antalya
• Leading, coaching, and supporting a team of approximately 50 employees across three breeding stations in Antalya
• Leading and coordinating day-to-day station operations
• Ensuring efficient use of facilities, equipment, vehicles, and other resources
• Managing operational budgets and monitoring related expenditures
• Planning and managing five-year investment budgets and monitoring budget realization against plans
• Coordinating service providers, contractors, and external stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and company standards
• Supporting infrastructure development and operational improvement projects
• Monitoring developments in agricultural technologies and digital farming solutions, evaluating opportunities to implement innovations that improve efficiency and sustainability
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence across the stations
• Acting as a trusted partner for colleagues and management by providing practical and sustainable solutions
• Strengthening 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, contributing to the development and execution of the company's strategy and operational objectives

What can you bring?

You are a proactive professional who enjoys taking ownership and creating structure in a dynamic environment. You are a collaborative leader who values teamwork and enjoys working closely with colleagues to achieve shared goals. You combine strong operational management skills with a genuine interest in agriculture, innovation, and people.

In addition, you bring:

• A 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
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Experience in managing budgets, contractors, and operational processes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A hands-on, entrepreneurial, and solution-oriented mindset
• Good command of English, both written and spoken
• Proficiency in using MS Office programs

What can we offer?

At Rijk Zwaan, you will become part of an international family business with a people-oriented culture. We believe that our employees are the foundation of our success and therefore invest in long-term development, collaboration, and innovation.

We offer:

• A challenging and impactful leadership role within a leading international breeding company
• The opportunity to contribute to the further development of one of Rijk Zwaan's key breeding locations in Turkey
• Opportunities to contribute to the future of sustainable agriculture
• A collaborative and open working environment
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Competitive employment conditions
• The opportunity to work with passionate colleagues who share a commitment to innovation and growth

At Rijk Zwaan, employee well-being, entrepreneurship, and long-term cooperation are at the heart of everything we do. We encourage our colleagues to take initiative, develop themselves, and contribute to the success of the company.

Rijk Zwaan is an international family-owned company with a solid people-oriented culture for 100 years. Rijk Zwaan is at the beginning of the food chain. We develop vegetable and fruit varieties and sell the seeds to growers and other chain partners all over the world. We make an important contribution to the world food supply.

As Station Manager, you will be a member of Rijk Zwaan Türkiye. You will contribute directly to the company culture through close involvement with management and all team members at all levels. You will work at our three breeding stations in Antalya.

Like the sound of this?

Assessment will be part of the recruitment procedure. In case applicants outside of Antalya is invited for interview, we will support the transportation and accommodation.