Hazera is a global leader in the seed industry. Hazera brings expertise, commitment and support, combining decades of experience with state-of-the-art technology. Hazera breeds, develops, produces and markets varieties and seeds in a wide range of vegetable crops around the world. Hazera’s headquarters are situated in Israel and in The Netherlands, with subsidiaries in twelve countries and an extensive distribution network providing services in over 100 additional markets.

We are looking for a

 
Team Lead Greenhouse

Fulltime

In this position you will be responsible of leading a team of Breeding Technicians as well as Sr. Breeding Technician and provide functional guidance for the seasonal workers. The Team Lead Greenhouse and his/her team takes care of the all greenhouse activities for the related crop’s seed production and supporting cultivation activities of other departments/crops. 

The Team Lead Greenhouse is responsible for the planning (yearly, monthly and weekly planning), quality checks, analyzing processes and reports on quality and quantity output. The Team Lead Greenhouse also allocates activities, ensuring timely execution and strives towards continuous improvement. The Team Lead Greenhouse is responsible for a (socially) healthy and safe working environment.

Role & responsibilities:

• Complete seed growing and selection process in the Research greenhouses (crop care, harvesting, seed growing) and running closing rounds.
• Holding work meetings, creating and maintaining work schedules in consultation with the Operations Manager and Breeders (preventing downtime), conducting performance interviews and employee development.
• Deliver to reach targets according to the agreed expectations with stakeholders.
• Supervising, motivating, monitoring and stimulating employees
• You work on quality improvements & process innovation of the various departments.
• Compliance with quality assurance guidelines and safe working methods. You will also ensure proper and safe operation of equipment and installations.
• Conduct (inter) departmental consultations and maintain records (registration and identification of deviations and diseases in crops)
• Seasonal reporting of growing season, including KPI’s.
• Replacing the Crop Specialist in his/her absence.
• Working with climate computer and analyzing data.
• Managing 6 employees (4-10 seasonal staff).

Competencies

• Coaching, motivating and developing people.
• Flexible, solution-oriented and decisive.
• Stress-resistant, accurate and quality-oriented, pragmatic.
• Analytically strong and good at setting priorities.
• Compliance with (safety) guidelines and procedures of Hazera and Limagrain.
• Excellent communication skills

**Due to the seasonal character of the business in high season it is requested that you are also available for work on weekends and early or late hours.

Our offer:

• Collective Labour Agreement (CLA) for Horticultural Seed Companies
• 25 days paid holidays (full time employment)
• 13 days paid ATV (full time employment)
• Vitality leave to facilitate sustainable employability (number of days depending on age)
• Holiday allowance of 8,33
• Flexible working hours (depending on the position)
• Lease-a-bike to promote sustainable employability
• Discount on collective health insurances
• Commuting allowance according to the CLA
• Free fresh fruits
• Free fresh vegetables to take home in the growing season
• Career opportunities within Limagrain Group (access to all vacancies, locally & abroad)
• Learning & Development opportunities (Hazera Academy)
• Working with passionate colleagues
• Active Employee Association (regular events, e.g BBQ & Padel)

Interested?

Do you already see yourself as part of the Hazera Seeds team? Then we are looking for you, as our growth and success are driven by passionate and dedicated individuals!

For more details, get in contact with our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Andreea Catarov at +31634594452 or via email: andreea.catarov@hazera.com

Want to know more about Hazera Seeds? Take a look at our website: https://nl.hazera.com/en