Reporting to
Station Manager
Purpose
Ensure optimal R&D Operations facilities and management of crop cultivation.
Geographical scope
1 location within a country
Operational level
Tactical/operational
Key accountabilities
1. Accountable for an optimal performing team, through a.o. leading, motivating, coaching, and developing assigned team members.
2. Contribution to the multi-year plan and annual budgetting of the assigned location, greenhouses and/or R&D Operations activities, including realisation of activities within approved budget.
3. Seasonal allocation of all resources (facilities, property, human resources and budget within R&D Operations) of the assigned location, greenhouses and/or R&D Operations activities.
4. Ensure optimal service and maintenance of facilities, and give input for new investments.
5. Responsible for the proper planning, execution and coordination of cultivation activities to reach objectives, including reporting to internal stakeholders.
6. Contribution to and responsible for the implementation of continuous improvement of operations, processes and procedures.
7. Responsible for a healthy and safe working environment and compliance with Enza Zaden as well as local regulations.
8. Leading role in International Growing teams.

Main internal contacts

• Breeders, Researchers, Crop Breeding Managers - Internal customer, alignment of expectations and results
• Business controllers - Alignment of expectations and results
• HSE Specialist - Alignment of expectations and results

Main external contacts

• Alignment of expectations and results - Consumable management
• External health and safety advisor - Alignment of expectations and results

direct reports

3-10

indirect reports

Up to 50
Financial responsibilities
Revenue: N/a
Budget: N/a
Minimum working and thinking level
Higher professional level (HBO, Bachelor, College)
Minimum years of relevant work experience
6 to 8 years

Required certifications, knowledge and skills

• Educational background in agronomics
• Knowledge of facility management
• Analytical skills
• (People) management skills
• Proficient in the English and local language, both written and verbal

Working conditions

• Working under pressure
• Sometimes working in conditioned climate/high temperatures
• Sometimes working outside in different weather conditions
• Weekend shifts

Level distinctive key accountabilities

Level 1 / job level 10

• Manages a team of 10 - 30 employees
• Responsible for one single site
• Responsible for 1 to 3 main crops
• Teams 2-4
• Typically requires a minimum of 6 years relevant work experience

Level 2 / job level 11

• Manages a team of over 30 employees
• Responsible for multiple sites in the same country
• Responsible for over 3 main crops
• Active contribution to the RDMT
• Teams 4+
• Typically requires a minimum of 10 years relevant work experience

Please refer the Job description for details