Description de poste
Date de début de publication: 26/06/2026
ID de l'offre: 2374
Unit: HM Clause
Titre du poste: EMEA Production Operations Lead
Localisation: France, Portes-lès-Valence
Type de contrat: CDI
Description de poste:
CONTEXT
HM.Clause is recruiting an EMEA Production Operations Lead (M/F) based in Portes-lès-Valence.
Reporting to the Global Seed Production Director , you will lead and develop agronomic production operations across the EMEA region (France, Spain, Kenya). You will manage a network of Country Seed Production Managers, Home Farm Managers, and field teams, ensuring operational performance, quality, and compliance with Limagrain Group standards.
You will play a key role in shaping and executing the regional production strategy while contributing to the global production vision in line with the long term LVS (Limagrain Vegetable Seed) ambitions
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy & Execution
Deploy and execute the regional production strategy (capacity, development, organization) in alignment with the global roadmap
Lead the development of home farm production and grower networks
Drive strategic projects and transformation initiatives across the region
Contribute actively to the global production strategy within an international leadership team
Deploy the strategic positioning of the Home Farms in the EMEA region in collaboration with the sister BUs of LVS.
Leadership & Organization:
Lead, develop, and inspire a multicultural team of country managers and production teams
Foster a strong leadership culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous development
Support talent development and succession planning
Collaborate with LVS stakeholders and Production Team of sister BUs
Build strong interaction with LVS Seed Supply Managers and Supply Crop Lead
Performance & Operational Excellence
Define and monitor KPIs to drive performance and transparency
Implement and sustain a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement
Optimize productivity, efficiency, and reliability across production sites
Ensure Home Farms are operating at full capacity
Budget Management :
Build and manage regional OPEX and CAPEX budgets in line with business objectives together with Country Manager and FP&A department
Ensure rigorous financial planning, cost control, and investment tracking
Safety, Quality & Compliance
Ensure compliance with local regulations and Limagrain Group policies
Oversee incident management and corrective action plans
Promote best practices, standardization, and knowledge sharing across sites
Contribute to environmental and sustainability initiatives
Collaboration & Stakeholders engagement
Act as a key partner within the global production organization
Strengthen collaboration across supply chain functions and Limagrain Vegetable Seeds business units
Drive alignment between regional and global priorities
Promote the CARE Value Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Entrepreneurship and put our Principles of Action into practice
YOUR PROFILE
Education & Experience:
Master’s degree in agriculture, agri-food, horticulture, or a related field
5 to 10 years of experience in the seed, horticulture, or agri-food sector, including proven experience in management and project management
Required Skills:
Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills
Demonstrated leadership with experience managing multicultural teams
Solid expertise in seed or agronomic production
Excellent communication, coordination, and decision-making skills in complex environments
Leadership – Ability to set direction, inspire teams, and drive results.
Collaboration – Strong capability to work effectively across teams and functions.
Complex project management – Proven ability to lead and deliver large, cross-functional projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and objectives are met.
Strategic negotiation skills – Ability to lead complex negotiations, secure favorable outcomes, and create win-win agreements.
Purchasing expertise – Strong understanding of procurement strategies, cost optimization, supplier management, and value creation
Ability to navigate a matrix organization – Skill in managing complexity, influencing stakeholders, and aligning multiple perspectives.
Relationship building and networking – Capacity to develop and maintain strong, trust-based professional relationships.
Agility – Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing priorities and dynamic environments.
Innovation and transformation mindset – Driving new ideas and leading transformation initiatives.
Willingness to challenge the status quo – Constructively questioning existing practices to improve outcomes.
Change management – Effectively leading and supporting organizational change
Willingness to travel in Europe and Africa and interact with seed production growers and multicultural teams
Languages:
Fluent French and English required
Spanish is a plus
Mobility:
15 to 20% travel (France & international)
WHAT YOU WILL FIND WITH US:
A role in a dynamic and innovative environment
A wide variety of responsibilities within strategic projects
Interactions with multicultural and multidisciplinary teams
An opportunity to develop your expertise within a global group
Benefits:
Meal vouchers & company restaurant
Family health insurance and supplementary pension
Employee benefits (CSE)
COMPENSATION:
Fixed salary with a 13th-month bonus
Profit-sharing bonus linked to company performance
Incentive bonus linked to Limagrain Group results
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