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Global Seed Production Specialist Lettuce

Planning and managing the production of various lettuce crops. Maintaining close contact with our producers worldwide. Working together to produce seeds for our 537 lettuce varieties. As Global Seed Production Specialist at Rijk Zwaan in De Lier.

Netherlands, De Lier
Horticulture | Production & Logistics
Master
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What does your job as Ambitious Global Seed Production Specialist at Rijk Zwaan look like?

Within this role, you will be responsible for directing the production of seeds for our lettuce crops.All over the world, vegetable seeds are produced for Rijk Zwaan. The production department takes care of the process from planning to receiving these seed batches. All with the intention of achieving the highest possible quality at a good cost price. The department has many contacts with various departments and subsidiaries in the company and with producers national and international. Following production orders, you plan, organize and supervise the various seed productions at both national and international locations. Remotely and via regular trips abroad, you stay informed about the ins and outs of the crops. If necessary, you make adjustments by providing the producers with (technical) advice. You report and register all your findings in detail so that you can carry out quality and business analyses during and after the productions. You maintain good and regular contact with the (foreign) producers about the contract conditions, progress and quality of the productions. In addition, you will be responsible for:• Evaluating production crops and making multi-year plans for production locations• Researching opportunities for crop optimalisation• Discuss and implement improvement measures

Your contribution:

You are enterprising and enjoy working independently. You have good analytical skills, are an expert in sharp analyses and can approach issues from different angles. Furthermore, you work in a structured way and you have excellent communication skills. You are enthusiastic and driven to continuously improve our seed productions. You are persuasive and know how to get things done, without losing sight of the relationship. You are willing to travel abroad regularly (+- 10 travel weeks per year). In addition we can find the following on your CV:• A master degree in an agriculture direction, such as Garden & Arable Farming or Plant Sciences / Agronomy • You have experience with or interest in vegetable production• Good command of the English language, both verbally and in writing

What can you expect from us?

As a Global Seed Production Specialist, you will join the Open Field and Lettuce production team. This team consists of around 12 specialists responsible for seed production. Besides an international and dynamic working environment where you will contribute to the world's food supply, we are happy to offer you:

• A permanent contract from the start
• Market-based salary based on job level and experience
• Various training opportunities through our Rijk Zwaan Academy
• An extensive introduction program
• Foreign trips for your position

Rijk Zwaan: your new employer?

In De Lier, nearby Delft, is the headquarters of Rijk Zwaan. Rijk Zwaan is an international family company with a people-oriented culture. Rijk Zwaan is right at the start of the food chain. We develop vegetable varieties and sell the seeds produced from them globally to growers and other chain partners. From our strategic position, we contribute to the world food supply. Everything we do is about healthy growth. The growth of natural and healthy products that we export around the world. The growth of our company and above all the growth of our people: we give you every opportunity to use your own initiative and achieve your full potential.

Interested?

Do you recognize yourself and would you like to start as soon as possible? Click on 'Apply now' to apply directly. You can address your application to Pieter Joosse (Advisor Human Resources). As your application will be reviewed carefully by several colleagues, you will hear from us within two weeks. An assessment will be part of the procedure.Please send your application by the 10th of May 2024.

Phone interview
Two face to face interviews
Terms of employment interview
Assessment
A permanent contract from the start!
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Pieter Joosse
Advisor Human Resources

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