Site Manager Seed Production
24 hours ago
Murcia
Site Manager R&DLocation: Murcia, Spain. Employment Type: Full-time. Planned start date: September.OverviewWe are building a new site in El Albujón - Cartagena and need a results‑oriented, entrepreneurial Site Manager to join the Seed Operations team in Spain.Responsibilities- Manage the site with a focus on seed production.- Lead a team of agronomists, team leads, and crop workers, including permanent employees and seasonal workers.- Ensure optimal seed production with correct certifications, in accordance with Enza Zaden quality standards.- Develop and implement strategic multi‑year plans for cultivation, production, organization, people, processes, and facilities, taking into account continuous development of the site’s capacity and quality.- Contribute to continuous improvement of operational processes.- Ensure health, safety, and sustainability for employees.- Report to the Production Operations Manager.- Collaborate closely with Global Crop Production Managers, Production Specialists, Quality Assurance, and external suppliers.Qualifications- Higher professional education (HBO or university level).- At least 5 years of experience in seed cultivation.- At least 8 years of management experience in an operational environment.- Demonstrated experience building and managing a production site.- Strong leadership skills: coaching, motivating, expanding, and developing teams.- Strategic insight into planning, budgeting, and organizational development.- Strong communication skills and a focus on collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.- Entrepreneurial, analytical, results‑oriented mindset.- At least 8 years of experience in greenhouse vegetable cultivation, with a green thumb.- Willingness to travel to other production locations during the initial phase.ContactRosabel Barroso, r.barroso@enzazaden.es#J-18808-Ljbffr
