Managing Director Production Tanzania

Are you our new Managing Director with a production focus?

Can you help to manage and expand our growing production activity in Tanzania? If so, apply for this vacancy for Managing Director Production in Tanzania.

The vacancy for a Managing Director Production at Rijk Zwaan Tanzania

Our two subsidiaries in Tanzania are led by a board of four Managing Directors who are jointly responsible for the entire operation in Tanzania. The two subsidiaries, Q-Sem and Afrisem, consist of a total of 320 employees. Each Managing Director has his own field of attention in breeding, sales, production or finance/HR. The candidate we are looking for will be focusing on the production activities.
Within this role you are responsible for the organization and functioning of production activities at both stations. Together with the station manager and the team leaders you take care of a high quality seed production in Tanzania and breeding support for the breeding programs in Europe. The Managing Director Production works together with many departments and colleagues, such as the Quality Assurance Department, Station Manager(s) and Maintenance and Repair teams to ensure high quality seed productions are carried out. As a Managing Director Production your focus is on the optimization of several processes and you take care of a high quality result. You have an important people oriented role. You will provide purpose, direction, and motivation for your team.
As Managing Director Production it is important to have a broad interest in all aspects of managing a company including fostering the Rijk Zwaan company culture and the public image of the company.

We are seeking a Managing Director Production with:

• An academic degree (Masters) in the field of horticulture and knowledge of growing vegetables
• At least 10 years relevant experience
• Proven and adequate horticultural experience
• People oriented leadership skills
• Positive thinking and attitude

You are fluent in English. Knowledge of Swahili and/or Dutch is an advantage.

You are a good leader and organizer with an international outlook. You have an active and practical approach. You are persistent and you like to solve problems. You are able to think and act independently. You are a team player and you think in long-term processes. You maintain a good balance between the long-term goals and short term demands. You have an open personality, good communication skills, you are trustworthy and sensitive to good advice.

Interested?

You can address your English written application to Madelon Vos (Advisor Human Resources).  Click on 'Apply' at the bottom of this page to apply directly. We prefer to receive your application via our website. If this is not possible, please send your application towork@rijkzwaan.com.

It takes time to evaluate your application carefully. We will respond as soon as possible.