EMEA Production Operations Lead

Description du poste :

HM.CLAUSE is recruiting an EMEA Agronomic Production Operations Lead (M/F) based at our site in Portes-lès-Valence.

Reporting to the Global Agronomic Production Director, you are responsible for managing the Production Operations for HM.Clause in the EMEA Region, with a team of Home Farm Managers and Field Reps in Spain, France and Kenya, and developing agronomic production operations in the region (France, Kenya, Spain), ensuring performance, quality, and compliance with Limagrain Group standards.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy & Steering

• Deploy and implement the production strategy (capacity, footprint, organization) aligned with the business line roadmap
• Ensure the development & the management of Home Farm and Grower Network production and lead projects and initiatives in the region in line with company strategy
• Actively contribute to the global strategy within an international team

Management & Organization

• Lead, motivate, and unite a team country managers and production team
• Promote a strong management culture and support employee development

Performance & Operational Excellence

• Set up performance indicators (KPIs) and drive continuous improvement
• Implement an operational excellence roadmap to ensure ongoing improvement

Budget Management

• Develop and manage OPEX and CAPEX budgets to achieve regional objectives
• Ensure rigorous monitoring of investments and costs in collaboration with teams

Safety, Compliance, Quality & Environment

• Ensure compliance with local regulations and group policies
• Oversee incident management and associated action plans
• Promote best practices and knowledge sharing across sites
• Contribute to the deployment of the environmental roadmap

Collaboration

• Act as an active member of the production team to foster synergies within the supply chain and with other business units of the group

DESCRIPTION DU PROFIL

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in agriculture, agri-food, horticulture, or a related field
• 5 to 10 years of experience in the seed, horticulture, or agri-food sector, including proven experience in management and project management

Required Skills

• Strategic vision and analytical capabilities
• Proven leadership and experience managing multicultural teams
• Strong technical expertise in seed production
• Solid budget management skills
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities

Languages

• Fluent English is essential; Spanish would be a plus

Mobility

15 to 20% travel (France & international)

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

• Meal vouchers & company restaurant
• Family health insurance and supplementary pension
• Employee benefits (CSE)
• Fixed salary with a 13th-month bonus
• Profit-sharing bonus linked to company performance
• Incentive bonus linked to Limagrain Group results