Team Lead; m​/f​/d Seed Treatment Sugarbeet

For KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA
, we are looking for a Team Lead (m/f/d) Seed Treatment Sugarbeet to start as soon as possible. This exciting and diverse position is permanent
, full-time and based in Einbeck
.
This role offers the opportunity to grow into a leadership position while gaining deep, hands-on insight into modern, highly automated seed production processes. You will contribute to international projects and actively shape and improve production processes.

Join our well-established sugar beet seed processing team, and complement our strong mindset for continuous improvement, innovation and up-to-date technologies.

• Lead, manage, and development of a well-established and motivated team
• Ensure efficient and stable operational flow by continuous technical and organizational improvement
• Manage projects in close collaboration with local processing responsibles and stakeholders across countries
• Shift- and vacation planning including organization of seasonal peaks. Anticipation of material needs
• Plan and manage budgets (personnel, cost centers, investments)
• Close collaboration with peers and neighboring functions (e.g. disposition, technical department, quality labs, seed technology, business partner, …)
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret production KPIs to drive performance and improvement

• Completed university degree or comparable qualification with relevant working experience in agriculture or industry
• Understanding of agricultural production / seed industry with focus on seed processing desirable
• Proven experience in process improvement and project management
• Fluent German and English required; additional languages are welcome
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office and ERP systems (ideally SAP); experience with MES and Power BI is a plus
• Solution-oriented team player with strong networking skills, comfortable with complexity and open to challenge the status quo.
• High intrinsic motivation for the role and independent working attitude
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 25%

• Challenging projects in an international work environment with the opportunity to contribute innovative ideas to the agricultural industry
• A family-owned company culture characterized by closeness, reliability, independence, and foresight, reflected in an open and friendly working atmosphere
• True to the motto "Make yourself grow!" we promote your personal and professional development
• Attractive additional benefits such as capital-building benefits, holiday and Christmas bonuses, childcare allowance, job bike, and more

Advance your career and grow with us in your role! Start today by submitting your digital application. We look forward to receiving your application!