Head Of Agronomic Production H/F - 63

Limagrain is a global company with deep local roots. Our parent company is an agricultural cooperative based in the Limagne-Val d'Allier plain, in the heart of Central France's Auvergne region, while we are an international seed and agri-food group with some 9,600 employees working in 53 countries.
As the 4th largest seed company in the world, we achieved sales of 2.522 billion euros in 2023-2024, with additional sales of 729 million euros from activities carried out in collaboration with our strategic partners.Function
As Head of Agronomic Production, you will define and implement the production strategy for all crops and generations across Europe, ensuring performance improvement and alignment with LFS's global ambition. You will manage a significant seed purchase budget, lead a multicultural team, and represent Limagrain externally.Main Goal
* Define and implement agronomic production strategy for all crops and generations to meet business objectives in terms of volume, quality, and cost (COGP).
* Build and monitor mid-term production plans to improve key performance indicators (Yield, Reliability, Quality, COGP).
* Validate crop plans and management rules, including safety ratios, discard levels, and carry-over.
* Drive performance improvement through KPI monitoring and corrective action plans.
* Manage seed purchase budget, prepare financial reviews, and ensure budget compliance.
* Lead and develop teams, fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
* Represent Limagrain externally with subcontractors, certification bodies, and trade associations.Job description
* Challenge subcontracting agreements and production area allocation to optimize performance.
* Validate production research testing plans and basic seed production rules.
* Ensure IT tools reliability and adherence to deadlines for crop plan validation and seed shipments.
* Promote innovation and change management within agronomic production processes.
* Contribute to company policies and diversity initiatives, ensuring alignment with Limagrain values.
* Support cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain, Industrial sites, Quality, Marketing, Finance, and R&D.