Job Summary: The Field Operations Manager leads and develops the seed production network, balancing capacity, quality, costs, and risks at both global and regional levels. Key Responsibilities: 1. Lead and develop a global seed production network. 2. Balance production capacity, quality, costs, and risks. 3. Drive continuous improvement in production processes. **Field Operations Manager (Field Operations Manager)** Success in seed production depends on strong partnerships, precise planning, and the ability to translate regional realities into reliable global supply. As a **Field Operations Manager**, you lead and develop our production network across multiple regions, ensuring that production capacity, quality, costs, and risks remain consistently balanced. By connecting global crop priorities with regional execution, you help build a future-ready production network aligned with Enza Zaden’s strategic ambitions. **Make a Difference as a Field Operations Manager** ----------------------------------------------------- As a **Field Operations Manager**, you are responsible for the execution and performance of open-field seed production in your regions. You operate at the intersection of global crop production strategy and regional operations: you translate global priorities into practical field execution, while simultaneously bringing relevant regional developments, agronomic learnings, and regulatory changes to global decision-making. Together with Regional Production Specialists, growers, partners, and local teams, you continuously ensure and improve production capacity, quality, cost efficiency, and risk management. In this role, your work includes: * Leading, developing, motivating, and coaching team members, fostering capability development and knowledge sharing across teams and regions; * Continuously defining and optimizing regional production strategy and network, including grower networks, partners, and Enza Zaden’s own facilities; * Serving as the primary liaison between global Crop Production teams and regional production teams, translating global needs into practical regional execution plans; * Making key decisions regarding the production network, grower allocation, and regional capacity development, managing quality, costs, and supply risks; * Driving and leading continuous improvement initiatives in production processes, quality, efficiency, cost reduction, new concepts, and agronomic practices; * Contributing to business cases for new production concepts, capacity expansion, quality improvement, and cost optimization. **What You Bring as a Future Colleague** ------------------------------------- As a Field Operations Manager, you bring solid expertise in agriculture or seed production and the ability to lead across regions, cultures, and disciplines. You operate confidently at both strategic and tactical levels—from long-term capacity planning and production network decisions to grower performance, field execution, and continuous improvement. With your collaborative mindset, analytical capability, and influence, you build productive relationships with internal teams, growers, and external networks. Additionally, you possess: * A university degree, preferably in agronomy, seed production, plant sciences, supply chain, or agricultural/business engineering; * 9–12 years of relevant experience in seed production, seed supply chain, or a comparable agricultural production environment; * Experience managing remote teams and developing people across different regions or locations; * Strong analytical skills and the ability to work with complex problems, large data volumes, and tactical or strategic production decisions; * High collaboration capability, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders; * Proficiency with digital tools, including Excel, ERP systems, and planning systems, and fluency in both English and Spanish, written and spoken. **Enza Zaden as an Employer** ----------------------------- Enza Zaden is an international family-owned company that has been developing innovative vegetable varieties since 1938\. Together with over 3,300 colleagues worldwide, we work on vegetable seeds with better taste, higher yield, and strong resistances. We do so guided by our mission: *"Breeding to feed the world"*. Every day, more than 480 million people eat vegetables grown from our seeds—and that fills us with deep pride. We are passionate about what we do and care deeply for one another. Good ideas have space to grow, and together, we keep moving forward. This is how we continue growing and innovating—both as a company and among colleagues. **What You Can Expect From Us** ------------------------------------ We believe it’s important that you can grow in your role and feel fulfilled by your work. That’s why we invest in your development, your well-being, and your job satisfaction. Through our *Great to Grow* development program, our focus on vitality, and activities that bring colleagues closer together, we create a workplace where you can keep learning and contribute with energy and enjoyment. **Let’s Connect** -------------- Are you looking for a career that grows with you? Apply via the application button before 09/30/2026\. You will receive an automatic confirmation within minutes. We will inform you of the next step within 10 business days. An assessment is part of the selection process. This position cannot be filled on an interim basis. Do you have questions about the position or the application process? Feel free to contact Bruna Garcia, HR Generalist, at hr\-amer\-br@enzazaden.com. Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on origin, identity, or personal characteristics. Want to learn more about Enza Zaden? Visit our website.
Sofía González
Indeed · HR
Sofía González
Indeed · HR
