Station Manager

LocalManager R&D

Murcia Spain
Full-time

Are you a proactiveleaderwith a strategic mindset and strong coordination skills eager to support station planning operational alignment and performancefollowupwithin an international R&D Operations environment

This is why you want to joinusasLocalManagerR&Dat Enza Zaden

At Enza Zaden we develop innovative vegetable varieties that contribute to a sustainable food chain. As Station Manager you will play a key role in ensuring theoptimalperformance of our station by overseeing R&D Operations facilitiesmanagingand coordinating crop cultivation activities and leading developing and engaging the local team.

Working closely with theCountryStation Managerand theR&D Operations organization this roleoffers an excellent opportunity tocontinuegrowingwithinStationManager position. You willoperatein an international and collaborativeenvironment always working in line with Enza Zadens values policies and standards.

Reporting to theStation Managerresponsible for Spain andlocatedin Almeria you willmanagethe day-to-day operations of the stationin Murciaand play a key role in delivering high-quality crops and services to breeders and researchers. Youare responsible forefficient operations andensurepositiveemployee experience.

What are you going to do

As a strong and inspiring leader you provide clear direction and motivation to yourteams. You have overall responsibility forthe R&DOperationsactivities at the station and are accountable for the effective execution and coordination ofagronomicandroutine supportingactivitiesfor Breeding Research and Marketing& Salesin close interaction with thesetogether with the support of thelocal teams.

You define the localmultiyearstrategy andare responsible forfacilities management and the annual budget ensuring the stationoperatesefficiently and effectively. You oversee the allocation and alignment of resources drive continuous improvement of processes and procedures enhance quality and efficiency mitigate operational risks and contribute to cost control.

You lead a team of approximately60employees including staffM&SBreedingteam and an R&D Operations team. Youare responsible forworkforce planning team dynamics and for fostering a station culture that reflects Enza Zadens values and principles.

Make a difference asJunior Station Manager

1.Accountable foran optimalperforming team througha.o.leading motivating coaching and developing assigned team members.
2. Allocation of all resources (facilities property humanresourcesand budget within R&D Operations) of an R&D station (possibly atmultiple locations) and for the facilities for M&SSOand Staff in a country including investments.
3. Accountable for the proper execution and coordination of cultivation activities according to the standards defined by the company.
4. Contribution to and accountable for the implementation of continuous improvement of operations and processes.
5. Responsible for the R&D team dynamics at the station ensuring the culture of the local station is in line with Enza Zadens values and principles.
6.Contribution to and responsible for the implementation of continuous improvement of operationsprocessesand 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 and OGSM

What you bring as afuturecolleague

• Have an educational background inAgronomy(BSc (Hons) / MSc degree);

• Have810years of experiencein the agriculturalindustry;

• Have a good understanding ofBiotechnology;

• Bring extensive experience as aninspirational leader andinfluencer;

• Are a strong driver ofinnovation and processoptimization;

• Have proven management experience includingfacilities management finance HR and regulatorymatters;

• Areproficient inSpanish andEnglish.

Enza Zadenas your employer

With more than3000 passionate team members across the worldwereon a daily mission to develop the finest vegetable varieties. Our goal To deliver seeds with that special something:vegetables withbetter taste better yields and better resistance. On our mission to feed the world we challenge ourselves to gain deeper insights and find the next breakthrough. We grow and innovatetogetherand everyones contributionisvalued. Throughout our 86years our family values passionindependenceand our focus on innovation have truly set us apart.Over 480 million peopleeatour vegetables every daysomething we arevery proudof!Our passionisntjust a trademark;itsour driving force propelling our rapid growth. Ifyoureready to explore your potential and thrive in a supportive environment we welcome you to develop your talents with us. The combination of entrepreneurship initiative and a healthy dose of determinationhasmade Enza Zaden great and brought us where we are today. Enza Zadenis andalways will be in motion: in the pastpresentand future.

Whatweoffer

As a family-owned company we support you to thrive in all areas of life so that you can be successful inside and outside of offer:

• Flexible workarrangements;

• Access to a variety of wellbeing programs and healthy foodoptions;

• Laptop smartphone.

• Company Car

• Pension Plan

• Health Insurance

We aspire to be a goodemployerthat cares for our employees both during and after their careers at Enza most important benefits include:

• Active partnership in your professional development (personal growth);

• Tailor-made leadership development programs and global e-learningplatform;

• Employersponsored retirement benefits.