Production Manager - Young Plants (vegetable seedlings)
Piaski (łódzkie)
About Grupa Producentów Rozsad KRASOŃ
Grupa Producentów Rozsad Krasoń Sp. z o.o. is the largest producer of greenhouse and field-grown vegetable seedlings in Poland and one of the largest in Europe. Over 20 years of experience and continuous development have allowed the group to become a market leader and increase the number of seedlings delivered to customers in Poland and abroad every year. Further modernization and expansion of the company in recent years enables production on a total area of 19 ha, of which 15 ha are modern greenhouse facilities in 3 locations (Piaski, Złotów and Kisiele). The company's clients are both individual vegetable producers and large enterprises (vegetable processing plants and cold stores). Annually, the company produces over 11 million greenhouse young plants (tomato, cucumber, pepper) and over 340 million open field young plants (tomato, pepper, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, celery, leek, lettuce).
For the greenhouse complex in Piaski we are currently looking for a Production Manager to coordinate the highly specialized production of the highest quality vegetable seedlings.
Job description
Manage the production of high-quality vegetable seedlings.
- Manage and become responsible for the production processes of high-quality vegetable seedlings at the greenhouse complex in Piaski.
- Prepare production plans in consultation with the other production locations in order to assure on-time deliveries to clients and plan the work of the production team at your site.
- Ensure timely implementation of the production plan and the quality of the seedlings.
- Monitor the greenhouse, verify the condition and growing status of the plants and steer where necessary (climate control, fertigation, use of crop protection).
- Get the production optimal and as efficient as possible by accurate planning, optimising production processes and minimizing unnecessary costs, while maintaining current quality, environmental and safety standards.
- Train (and plan trainings), motivate and assess subordinate employees.
- Represent the company to the outside world and participate in negotiations with potential business partners.
- Actively analyse and stay up-to-date of the trends, and of supply & demand in the sector.
- The Production Manager reports to and closely cooperates with the Board.
Profile
An indoor crops production passionate with excellent planning skills.
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Master degree in horticulture (or agriculture).
- At least 2 years of experience in a greenhouse production environment, with a sharp eye and deep interest for the condition of plants.
- Communicative in English, fluency is an asset.
- Very good knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems, knowledge of climate control and fertigation systems is an asset (eagerness to learn is required).
Competences
- Leadership skills and well-developed interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Able to organize your work and the work of your team in an autonomous and entrepreneurial way.
- Able to keep the helicopter view.
- Analytical mind-set and able to reach effective solutions.
Offer
Location
Piaski, łódzkie (relocation support is foreseen if needed).
Offer
Our client offers you a challenging position with a lot of autonomy in a modern, national and international well recognized family company in full expansion. The company is driven by innovation and high-quality production, investing in and providing you the most efficient production solutions. Within the group you will enjoy a dynamic working atmosphere with short communication lines (fast decision making), a no-nonsense culture and flexibility in everyday work. Our client offers you a market competitive remuneration package in line with your professional experience and all tools necessary for the job. You will be given the chance to further develop within and together with the company.
Respond
Our client has outsourced the Recruitment and Selection for the Production Manager exclusively to CeresRecruitment. An impression of the activities at Grupa Producentów Roszad Krasoń can be found on http://www.krason.com.pl/. A personality questionnaire can be part of the recruitment process.
