Processing Plant Manager

Who are we?

Besides being an international vegetable-breeding company, Enza Zaden is also an independent family business. For three generations, an entrepreneurial spirit, long-term vision and focus on innovation have characterized our company’s distinctive features and healthy growth. https://www.enzazaden.com/

Enza Zaden has a worldwide presence. Our head office is located in Enkhuizen, The Netherlands. We have research stations, commercial subsidiaries and seed operation subsidiaries and joint ventures all over the globe. This makes Enza Zaden an international company, or rather, as we like to put it ourselves, a multi-local company. We work with more than 2800 local people who know all the ins and outs of our sector and their local market.

What are you going to do?

As a Plant Manager you will support growth, provide strategic exposure, and empower high-potential individuals to transition into a pivotal leadership role within the seed processing industry.

Your responsibilities will include

Production Management:

§  Oversee end-to-end seed processing activities including cleaning, drying, grading, treating, packing, and storage. Take full operational ownership of the seed processing facility post-commissioning.

Quality Control:

§  Implement and monitor quality control procedures to ensure that the seeds meet the required specifications and as per Indian Seed Act 1966 or as per company standards/ Protocol.

Inventory Management:

§  Overseeing inventory levels, tracking seed stock and coordinating with MIS / Logistics/ Sales to manage supply and demand effectively.

Plant Equipment Maintenance:

§  Supervising the maintenance and repair of plant machinery and equipment to ensure they are functioning optimally and minimizing downtime during the season time. Preventive maintenance schedule to be prepared in advance and to be completed the work as per schedule.

Cost Management:

§  Work to optimize processing and Packaging costs, identify areas for cost-saving initiatives and manage the plant's budget effectively. Monitor plant performance, budgets, and KPIs.

Safety Compliance:

§  Ensure that all safety protocols and regulations are followed within the plant to maintain a safe working environment for employees and prevent accidents.

§  SHE Compliance: Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and promoting sustainable practices within the facility and reporting timely to superiors.

Continuous improvement:

§  Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and seed quality. Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence.

Cross Functional Working:

§  Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Field Production.

As a future colleague at Enza Zaden India Pvt. Ltd, you bring

• 12–20 years of experience in seed, agriculture, or food processing plants.

  
  

• Strong understanding of seed quality standards, regulatory compliance, and safety protocols.

  
  

• Process-oriented with attention to detail

  
  

• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration

  
  

• Passion for agricultural innovation and sustainability

  
  

Enza Zaden is a vegetable breeding company that develops vegetable varieties and produces and sells seeds of these varieties worldwide, both for conventional and organic growers. With more than 80 years of experience, we work with the best that nature offers and support this with state-of-the-art technologies to speed up our breeding process. Our mission is to provide access to healthy and diverse vegetables to everyone worldwide. With more than 2800 passionate colleagues around the world, we work together every day to create the vegetables of tomorrow.