Seed Production Specialist (Cucurbits)/ref: 984297

Hazera is a global leader in the seed industry. Hazera brings expertise, commitment and support, combining decades of experience with state-of-the-art technology. Hazera breeds, develops, produces and markets varieties and seeds in a wide range of vegetable crops around the world. Hazera’s headquarters are situated in Israel and in The Netherlands, with subsidiaries in twelve countries and an extensive distribution network providing services in over 100 additional markets.

We are looking for a

Seed Production Specialist (Cucurbits)

The mission of the Cucurbits Seed Production Specialist will be to coordinate and guide all activities related to seed productions for new varieties, stock seeds and commercial contracts of the crops. He/she will ensure the most reliable production of seeds, taking in account an optimum price/quality ratio.

Role & responsibilities:

• Participating in the local production department activities, as a member of the Cucurbit production global team.

• Planning the multi-season production of seeds, according to sales forecast and existing inventory of stock seeds (STS).

• Follow STS and commercial productions in the Netherlands and abroad.

• Creating the distribution of the crop production plans according to the surface available: farm/growers/ vendors.

• Preparing the contracts based on the crop planning and manage the related administration.

• Recording the features and traits of the different parental lines (report and act upon any unexpected issues)

• Guiding and advising the growers and vendors throughout the crop cycle (plan with them the sowing, harvesting and supply of the various seed crops).

• Monitoring, reviewing and implementing production protocols for Cucurbits portfolio together with others in the team.

• Managing all administrative tasks related to the production, including temporary workers on different production stages.

• Supporting and participating in production research programs in coordination with the production research department.

• Working with different interfaces in the company (Processing Plant, QC, QA, Seeds Technologies, Planning, R&D, Marketing, Finance).

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, or a vocational (MBO) degree in agriculture combined with relevant experience.

• Knowledge of production methods and techniques.

• Very good analytical skills and very well organized.

• Taking initiative, able to work systematically and independently.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Maturity, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

• Dutch and English languages, both speaking and writing.

Our offer:

• Collective Labour Agreement (CLA) for Horticultural Seed Companies

• 25 days paid holidays (full time employment)

• 13 days paid ATV (full time employment)

• Company car

• Vitality leave to facilitate sustainable employability (number of days depending on age)

• Holiday allowance of 8,33%

• Flexible working hours (depending on the position)

• Working from home (depending on the position, as per company’s policy)

• Lease-a-bike to promote sustainable employability

• Discount on collective health insurances

• Commuting allowance according to the CLA

• Free fresh fruits

• Free fresh vegetables to take home in the growing season

• Career opportunities within Limagrain Group (access to all vacancies, locally & abroad)

• Learning & Development opportunities (Hazera Academy)

• Working with passionate colleagues

• Active Employee Association (regular events, e.g BBQ & Padel)

Why working at Hazera Seeds:

Hazera is a worldwide leader in the breeding, development, production and marketing of hybrid vegetable seed varieties, characterized by advanced research & development, marketing throughout the world, and agro-technical support. Combining decades of experience with state-of-the-art technology, Hazera constantly develops new products that address market needs. Thanks to our core beliefs of expertise, trust, engagement and dynamism, shared by our committed teams we strive to continuously exceed the expectations of our customers. Hazera headquarters are situated in Israel and The Netherlands and with a worldwide presence through our 12 subsidiaries. Hazera is part of the Limagrain Group.

Working at Hazera means contributing in a professional way to the growth of our business, in an informal, international environment. We are customer and market oriented and teamwork is important. Other characteristics of our organization are openness, flexibility and orientation on results. We focus on employee development with consideration and respect for individual needs. That’s why it's great to work at Hazera! For more information please visit our website www.hazera.nl and www.hazera.com.

Interested?

Do you already see yourself as part of the Hazera Seeds team? Then we are looking for you, as our growth and success are driven by passionate and dedicated individuals!

For more details, get in contact with our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Andreea Catarov at +31634594452 or via email: andreea.catarov@hazera.com

Want to know more about Hazera Seeds? Take a look at our website: https://nl.hazera.com/en