Head of Production Germany (m/f/d) Head of Production Germany (m/f/d)

KWS SAAT SE • Lowe, DE

16d

About The Position

Are you ready to shape the future of seed production and logistics in Germany? At KWS Lochow GmbH, we are seeking an experienced and inspiring leader to head our Production function. In this strategic, full-time and unlimited role, you will optimize production processes, ensure high-quality seed supply for national and international customers, and lead the development of the German cross crops production department. 
Join a purpose-driven organization committed to innovation, collaboration, and sustainable agriculture.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• As a family-run company we are guided by the values of closeness, reliability, foresight and independence - this culture is lived in practice creating thus an open and friendly working atmosphere
• True to our motto Make yourself grow, we support employees’ professional and personal development
• We offer excellent work equipment, subsidized canteen, and sufficient free parking spaces at the KWS location
• We create the appropriate framework conditions for you: flexible working hours, a company pension scheme, capital formation benefits, Christmas and holiday bonuses, special prices for company shares childcare allowance and a job bike and job ticket option

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager