Job posting number: 4435

For KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA we are looking for a Seed Production Manager (m/f/d) for the coordination of production programs for sugar beet as soon as possible. You will be responsible for seed multiplication of specific sugar beet programs and the development of production technology in field production. In addition, you will take over the management of a team onsite and coordinate international project groups. The work location is Einbeck, but this position requires mobility to support the international production areas. The position is permanent and full-time.

Your tasks – challenge meets responsibility:

• Managing seed multiplication of CONVISO® SMART varieties and other specific sugar beet programs
• Leading a team at Einbeck and coordination of international project groups
• Supervising of production programs (planning, implementation and monitoring of harvest results)
• Responsibility for the development of production technology in international seed production areas
• Continuous process optimization and implementation of quality assurance measures

Your profile – competence meets personality:

• Degree in agricultural or a comparable course of study; several years of professional experience, preferably in the seed area
• Very good level of agricultural / plant production know-how
• Enthusiasm for projects in an international working environment, open-mindedness for innovations
• Strong communication skills and high competence to lead teams in different countries
• Good IT skills in Microsoft applications
• Very good English and German language skills (oral and written); French is a plus
• Willingness to travel (approx. 25%) on an international level

This is what you can look forward to:

• Interesting and challenging tasks & projects in an international working environment with perspectives for further development
• Independent work in a trusting, respectful and friendly working atmosphere
• In line with our motto: "Make yourself grow!" we promote your individual professional and personal development
• We create the appropriate framework conditions for you: attractive salary, company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, Christmas and vacation pay

Would you like to develop your potential and grow at KWS?

Then we look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, resume and relevant references) via our online portal!

About KWS:

KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 160 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for corn, sugar beet, cereals, potato, rapeseed, sunflowers and vegetables. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods. 5.700 employees represent KWS in more than 70 countries. For more information: www.kws.com/career. Follow us on LinkedIn® at https://linkedin.com/company/kwsgroup.

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