Function

We are seeking an experienced Head of Production & Supply Chain with a Master’s Degree in Agronomy / Agricultural Sciences and 15+ years of experience to lead end-to-end seed supply operations, from foundation seed production to final dispatch. This leadership role will drive operational excellence, supply reliability, and collaboration across research, quality, sales, and finance functions. 

Main Goal

Lead and manage end-to-end supply chain operations including seed production, plant processing, logistics, and inventory management to ensure timely and efficient supply while maintaining high quality and operational excellence.

Job description

Organization and activities managements

• Manage the end-to-end supply chain, including seed production, processing, packing,  logistics, and inventory control to ensure timely and cost-effective production and delivery.
• Define the challenges and responsibilities of the teams
• Build and monitor indicators to assess performance
• Oversee daily operations, focusing on production efficiency, quality, and safety standards.
• Develop and manage budgets, control costs, and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.
• Strong collaboration with supporting teams such as Quality, Research, Sales & Marketing, Finance, and HR.
• Develop a close relationship with internal or external agronomic production stakeholders.

Continuous improvement and performance improvement

• Develop the main processes and operating procedures to bring efficiency
• Identify priority areas or processes to be improved and define objectives to be achieved
• Ensure that the processes & standards are properly implemented
• Set up a process review for continuous improvement
• Set up an effective planning system and seek to systematically reduce leadtime
• Propose improvements to information and reporting systems.

As a Manager and Member of the Leadership Team 

Leadership:

• Develop a positive and compelling vision of the organization’s future potential
• Lead others to their best potential by acting as a mentor
• Be a role model by inspiring others in his/her way to behave in all circumstances
• Prepare the organization of tomorrow
• Find the best match between required tasks & existing skills in the team
• Anticipate the need for change and lead the team positively through the changes
• Communicate with a compelling message inspiring others to act and to reach the company’s vision

People Management

• Hire our future leaders, build insight and motivation so that people focus their energy on goals that matter, lead teams to achieve their business objectives, meets regularly with each team member to review progress on missions & projects, allocates adequate resources to the team, promote and participate in company efforts to improve and promote health & safety programs and working conditions
• Foster and promote diversity and build on differences to positively impact business results
• Explains and communicates on the spirit of the rules and policies; Contribute to the evolution of the company rules & policies

 Activity management

• Define and establish relevant KPIs & metrics and their targets and make decisions based on Financial & Business Analysis
• Create an environment for Innovation
• Act with an Entrepreneurial spirit

Lead the team to achieve results 

Safety Tasks

• You are in charge of communicating and compliance with the safety rules and company code of conduct by your teams, as well as the conformity of equipment used for carrying out the operations for which you are responsible. You must ensure that safety conditions are observed in every situation regardless of the challenges and priorities that affect the activities being conducted.

What we expect of you

• Strong leadership and strategic thinking capabilities.

• Ability to manage complex operations and large teams.

• Strong collaboration with cross-functional departments.

• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Ability to drive innovation and efficiency in supply chain processes

Agronomy knowledge for seed production

Your benefits and working environment

• Leadership opportunity within Limagrain India Pvt. Ltd., a global leader in agricultural innovation.

• Opportunity to manage large-scale production and supply chain operations.

• Dynamic and collaborative work culture with cross-functional teams.

• Exposure to international best practices in supply chain and agribusiness operations.

• Professional growth opportunities and a supportive leadership environment.

Recruitment process

• Application Screening: HR will review all applications and shortlist candidates based on experience and role requirements.

• HR Interaction: Initial discussion with HR to understand your background and career interests.

• Functional Interviews: Interviews with the  Leadership Team to assess technical expertise and leadership capability.

• Final Leadership Interview: Interaction with senior leadership to evaluate strategic alignment with the organization.

• Offer Stage: Selected candidate will receive a formal offer and onboarding communication.