Head of Production & Logistics Germany (m/f/d)

Field of Work:Seed Production
Location:Bergen
Legal Entity:KWS LOCHOW GMBH
Contract Type: Regular
Is Full Time: Yes
Job ID: 16233

Are you ready to shape the future of seed production and logistics in Germany At KWS Lochow GmbH we are seeking an experienced and inspiring leader to head our Production & Logistics this strategic full-time and unlimited role you will optimize production processes ensure high-quality seed supply for national and international customers and lead the development of the German cross crops production department.

Join a purpose-driven organization committed to innovation collaboration and sustainable agriculture.

What you can look forward to:

• Leading and developing teams in Seed Production (including trial seeds) Production Consultancy Quality Laboratory and Logistics
• Steering the production activities and performance by indicators (industrial indicators financial results production cost ratio personal goals defined)
• Driving professional and personal development of direct reports and team members
• Managing budget and mid-term planning (investments personnel cost centers production costs)
• Taking accountability for multiplication and production planning including negotiation and coordination with external partners
• Acting as a key interface to KWS sales organization international production networks and crop leads
• Shaping the future of the production department by evolving structures equipment and crop portfolios
• Ensuring compliance with official regulations and advancing KWS internal standards and guidelines
• Leading and contributing to strategic projects and cross-functional initiatives
• Representing KWS and contributing actively to seed associations and industry networks

Bring your strengths:

• Completed studies in agriculture economics or a related field
• Several years of proven experience in industry ideally within the seed industry or seed production
• Demonstrated experience in leading leaders and managing complex organizational structures
• Excellent German skills (spoken and written) and good English proficiency
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems ideally SAP S/4 Strong leadership presence assertiveness and the ability to manage change effectively
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership and openness to sharing ideas across the organization
• Proven leadership strength combining reliability empathy and the ability to lead teams through change and complexity
• High flexibility and collaboration skills with an open mindset and strong cross-functional and stakeholder engagement
• Willingness to engage in industry networks and seed associations

Start your future with us! What we offer to help you grow:

• As a family-run company we are guided by the values of closeness reliability foresight and independence - this culture is lived in practice creating thus an open and friendly working atmosphere
• True to our motto Make yourself grow we support employees professional and personal development
• We offer excellent work equipment a fully-fledged subsidized canteen and sufficient free parking spaces at the KWS location
• We create the appropriate framework conditions for you: flexible working hours a company pension scheme capital formation benefits Christmas and holiday bonuses special prices for company shares childcare allowance and a job bike and job ticket option

Make a real impact and grow with us in your role! Start today by submitting your digital application via our job portal.

We look forward to your expertise and enthusasm and to receiving your application!

About KWS

KWS is one of the worlds leading plant breeding companies. Nearly 5000 employees in more than 70 countries generated net sales of around 1.68 billion in the fiscal year 2023/2024. A company with a tradition of family ownership KWS has operated independently for almost 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for sugarbeet corn cereals vegetables oilseed rape and sunflower. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods to continuously improve yield for farmers and plants resistance to diseases pests and abiotic stress. To that end the company invested more than 300 million last fiscal year in research and development. For more information: Follow us on LinkedIn at

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