Production Jobs
1 week ago
Do you have a strong passion for agriculture and a sharp focus on operational excellence? Join our team at KWS UK in Thriplow as the Head of Production UK for the Cereals business unit.
- Lead and develop the local cereal production department to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products and optimize production processes.
- Manage the UK seed production department to meet internal and external customer demands through process optimization and cost efficiency while upholding quality and safety standards.
- Supervise and provide guidance to direct reports in seed production and production consultancy.
- Take charge of multiplication and production planning, driving progress in the production area to meet future needs in terms of organization, equipment, and resources.
- Foster the professional and personal development of direct reports and team members.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading budget and midterm planning processes including investments, personnel, functional cost, and production expenses.
- Contributing to topic-specific project groups.
- Utilizing experience in agricultural production with a focus on seed production/seed industry.
- Displaying effective communication, presentation, and networking skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office products and a willingness to share best practices within the international KWS production network.
- Openness to cross-departmental collaboration and readiness to travel.
We offer:
- 35 weekly working hours with additional hours expected based on seasonal demands.
- 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Highly competitive Pension Scheme with 16% Company contribution and Life Assurance, equivalent to three times annual salary.
- Income Protection Plan covering 75% of salary for long-term illness or disability for three years.
- Private Health Care Plan, Profit Related Bonus Scheme, and Membership of Lifestyles discount scheme.
- Social events such as Summer Staff BBQ, Christmas party, and charity fundraising activities.
About KWS:
KWS is a global leader in plant breeding, operating in more than 70 countries with over 5,000 employees. The company focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seeds for various crops. By leveraging cutting-edge plant breeding techniques, KWS continually enhances crop yields and resistance to diseases, pests, and environmental stressors. Over €300 million was invested in research and development last fiscal year to drive innovation in the agricultural sector. Learn more about our data privacy policy for candidates on our website.
If you aspire to be part of KWS, please indicate the country and business unit for the job application.
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Production Planning
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Thriplow, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom KWS SAAT SE Full timePress Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Are you passionate about agriculture and have a keen eye for operational excellence? Join our team and become part of the business unit Cereals at KWS UK in Thriplow as Head of Production UK. Reporting into the Head of Production and Logistics International, your mission will be to lead and develop the...
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Production Planning
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Thriplow, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom KWS SAAT SE Full timePress Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Are you passionate about agriculture and have a keen eye for operational excellence? Join our team and become part of the business unit Cereals at KWS UK in Thriplow as Head of Production UK. Reporting into the Head of Production and Logistics International, your mission will be to lead and develop the...
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Thriplow, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom KWS SAAT SE Full timePress Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Are you passionate about agriculture and have a keen eye for operational excellence? Join our team and become part of the business unit Cereals at KWS UK in Thriplow as Head of Production UK. Reporting into the Head of Production and Logistics International, your mission will be to lead and develop the...
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Thriplow, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom KWS SAAT SE Full timePress Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Are you passionate about agriculture and have a keen eye for operational excellence? Join our team and become part of the business unit Cereals at KWS UK in Thriplow as Head of Production UK. Reporting into the Head of Production and Logistics International, your mission will be to lead and develop the...
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Thriplow, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom KWS SAAT SE Full timePress Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Are you passionate about agriculture and have a keen eye for operational excellence? Join our team and become part of the business unit Cereals at KWS UK in Thriplow as Head of Production UK. Reporting into the Head of Production and Logistics International,...
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Thriplow, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom KWS SAAT SE Full timePress Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Are you passionate about agriculture and have a keen eye for operational excellence? Join our team and become part of the business unit Cereals at KWS UK in Thriplow as Head of Production UK. Reporting into the Head of Production and Logistics International,...
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Thriplow, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom KWS SAAT SE Full timePress Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Are you passionate about agriculture and have a keen eye for operational excellence? Join our team and become part of the business unit Cereals at KWS UK in Thriplow as Head of Production UK. Reporting into the Head of Production and Logistics International,...
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Thriplow, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom KWS SAAT SE Full timePress Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Are you passionate about agriculture and have a keen eye for operational excellence? Join our team and become part of the business unit Cereals at KWS UK in Thriplow as Head of Production UK. Reporting into the Head of Production and Logistics International,...
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