Functieomschrijving
For our Supply Chain department, we are looking for a Quality Control Manager (fulltime)
Hazera Seeds Quality Control (QC) Manager will be located in Made, the Netherlands. In this position you will be managing a team of 16 direct reports, consisting of Lab Managers, Lab Coordinators, Lab Technicians, Research and Administration.
The unit is divided into 3 main operational labs with different expertise:
Germination,
Genetic Purity
Seed Health
The QC NL manager will be reporting directly to the Global Quality Control and Seed Technology Director.
Role and responsibilities:
QC topics in Hazera Seeds and Limagrain Group will include:
Managing and monitoring the routine testing activities in QC (NL Labs), including measurement activities.
Monitoring and controlling the reference documents; updating protocols and operations with relevant changes.
Managing all personnel activities in QC department (16 colleagues)
Managing work relations with other heads of departments in the company (Plant Manager, Planning Unit Manager, Customer Service Manager, Commercial department, R&D department, Quality, Production).
Manage relationship with Plant Protection Authorities (in Netherlands) and other authorities.
Responsible for Plant Protection and inspection services
Communication with external laboratories and managing relations with other relevant laboratory suppliers.
Monitoring the unit’s budget.
Wie zijn wij
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.
Wie zoeken wij
Candidate profile:
MSc/PhD in Life Sciences/Agriculture (or equivalent working experience).
A minimum of 3 years work experience in a management role ( Laboratory, Quality Control and/or Quality Assurance is an advantage)
Communicative, strong team player with collaborative skills (interacts with local and global teams).
Strong analytical thinking and excellent presentation and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and manage multiple internal stakeholders.
Promotes at all times best safety practices, habits and behaviors.
Fluent in Dutch and English language.
Wat bieden wij
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)
Hybrid working policy
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