Production Manager - Seed Production Station, Arusha

About the role

Rijk Zwaan is looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead its production and station operations at a seed production station in Arusha, Tanzania. The role is hands-on: about 80% of the time is spent in the greenhouses, extraction facilities and seed processing operations, with roughly 20% on administrative and planning work. It covers the overall performance and development of the station, ensuring people, processes and resources work together to meet production objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop multidisciplinary production and operational teams.
• Manage greenhouse, nursery, seed production, seed processing, inventory and shipment activities to reach production and quality targets.
• Drive annual and long-term strategic planning, budgeting, resource allocation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, hygiene and environmental standards, and lead innovation, sustainability and infrastructure projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Production Management or a related field.
• Proven leadership experience in greenhouse, seed production, horticultural or comparable production environments.
• Experience managing teams, budgets, operational planning and performance improvement initiatives.
• Experience in a highly professional, quality-focused environment; experience in East Africa or a similar international agricultural setting is an advantage.

Required skills

• Solid knowledge of greenhouse and nursery production, seed production and processing, and quality management systems.
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental standards, budgeting, resource planning and process optimization.
• Strong planning, organizational, problem-solving and communication skills.

What we offer

• A competitive compensation and benefits package, including a company car.
• Exposure to international projects and best practices within the Rijk Zwaan group.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.