Head of agronomic production

il y a 5 jours

SaintBeauzire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France LIMAGRAIN Temps plein
Function

As Head of Agronomic Production, you will define and implement the production strategy for all crops and generations across Europe, ensuring performance improvement and alignment with LFS's global ambition. You will manage a significant seed purchase budget, lead a multicultural team, and represent Limagrain externally.

Main Goal
  • Define and implement agronomic production strategy for all crops and generations to meet business objectives in terms of volume, quality, and cost (COGP).
  • Build and monitor mid-term production plans to improve key performance indicators (Yield, Reliability, Quality, COGP).
  • Validate crop plans and management rules, including safety ratios, discard levels, and carry-over.
  • Drive performance improvement through KPI monitoring and corrective action plans.
  • Manage seed purchase budget, prepare financial reviews, and ensure budget compliance.
  • Lead and develop teams, fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Represent Limagrain externally with subcontractors, certification bodies, and trade associations.
What we expect of you

Education: Master's degree in Agronomy or Agriculture.

Experience: 7+ years in seed production within an international environment, including team leadership and budget management.

Skills: Agronomic expertise, negotiation, financial acumen, change management, and strong leadership. Performance-oriented, you are recognized for your ability to lead, challenge, and develop teams.

Languages: Fluent English required; another European language is a plus.

Skills

Adaptability/Flexibility

Budgets/Cost Control

Collaboration

Decision Making/Judgment

Entrepreneurship

Managing Performance

Negotiation Skills

Your benefits and working environment

A strategic leadership role in a global seed company and an innovative, collaborative, and international environment.

International exhibition: coordination of production areas in Europe.

If you are looking for a key role in Limagrain Field Seeds' overall performance, join us

Recruitment process

Once we receive your application, we will notify you promptly. If it is accepted, you will go through a multi-step process:

  • Pre-qualification with the Recruitment team.
  • Meeting with LFS's European HR Director and your future manager.
  • Evaluation via an assessment, followed by a Talent Management interview.
  • Final discussion with the BU CEO.

The Limagrain Group is an employer that respects diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

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