Support in deploying a Safety Management SaaS solution for ADEO. Engage in change management and operational deployment tasks.
About the role
- Head of Production overseeing seed logistics and production processes for KWS in Germany. Leading teams in production, quality, and logistics with effective management of resources.
Responsibilities
- Leading and developing teams in Seed Production (including trial seeds), Production Consultancy, Quality Laboratory, and Logistics
- Managing and steering production activities and performance using KPIs (operational indicators, financial results, production cost ratio, and defined personnel targets)
- Driving the professional and personal development of direct reports and team members
- Managing budget and medium-term planning (investments, staffing, cost centers, production costs)
- Taking responsibility for multiplication and production planning, including negotiation and coordination with external partners
- Serving as a key interface to the 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 actively contributing to seed associations and industry networks
Requirements
- Degree in agriculture, economics, or a related field
- Several years of proven industry experience, ideally within the seed sector or seed production
- Demonstrated experience in leading leaders and managing complex organizational structures
- Excellent German (spoken and written) and good English skills
- 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 a high degree of ownership and openness to share ideas across the organization
- Proven leadership qualities, combining reliability, empathy, and the ability to guide teams through change and complexity
- High flexibility and strong collaboration skills, with an open mindset and proven cross-functional and stakeholder engagement
- Willingness to participate in industry networks and seed associations
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Company pension scheme
- Capital formation benefits
- Christmas and holiday bonuses
- Preferential pricing for company shares
- Childcare allowance
- Company bike (job bike) and public transport pass (job ticket) options
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