Hybrid Head of Production – Germany

at KWS Group

• Job title: Head of Production – Germany
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bergen, Germany

About the role

• Head of Production overseeing seed logistics and production processes for KWS in Germany. Leading teams in production, quality, and logistics with effective management of resources.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing teams in Seed Production (including trial seeds), Production Consultancy, Quality Laboratory, and Logistics
• Managing and steering production activities and performance using KPIs (operational indicators, financial results, production cost ratio, and defined personnel targets)
• Driving the professional and personal development of direct reports and team members
• Managing budget and medium-term planning (investments, staffing, cost centers, production costs)
• Taking responsibility for multiplication and production planning, including negotiation and coordination with external partners
• Serving as a key interface to the 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 actively contributing to seed associations and industry networks

Requirements

• Degree in agriculture, economics, or a related field
• Several years of proven industry experience, ideally within the seed sector or seed production
• Demonstrated experience in leading leaders and managing complex organizational structures
• Excellent German (spoken and written) and good English skills
• 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 a high degree of ownership and openness to share ideas across the organization
• Proven leadership qualities, combining reliability, empathy, and the ability to guide teams through change and complexity
• High flexibility and strong collaboration skills, with an open mindset and proven cross-functional and stakeholder engagement
• Willingness to participate in industry networks and seed associations

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Company pension scheme
• Capital formation benefits
• Christmas and holiday bonuses
• Preferential pricing for company shares
• Childcare allowance
• Company bike (job bike) and public transport pass (job ticket) options