Field of Work:
Breeding
Location:
Einbeck, Lower Saxony, DE
Legal Entity:
KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA (0001)
Contract Type:
Regular
Is Full Time?:
Yes
Onsite/ Remote:
Onsite
Job ID:
15681
Join Our Elite Seed Warehouse – Where Innovation, Technology, and Teamwork Meet at the Highest Level!
At the Einbeck location of KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA, we are looking for a dedicated Team Lead Seed Preparation (m/f/d). In this role, you will take responsibility for a strong team and help shape the future of seed logistics together with us – close to practice, close to people. This exciting and responsible position is full-time, permanent, and available as soon as possible
Do you want to take on responsibility, combine technology and team leadership, and actively contribute to shaping the Elite Seed Warehouse? Then we look forward to receiving your application!
Your Tasks – Challenge Meets Responsibility:
- Together with your team of approximately 20 employees, you ensure high quality in the equipment and sowing preparation processes of our seeds across various crop types
- In addition to the disciplinary leadership of your team, you support them in day-to-day operations with your expertise and experience in the above-mentioned areas
- You provide your team with the necessary resources (staff, machinery, materials)
- With flat hierarchies, technical know-how, and a strong spirit of innovation, you encourage your team to continuously improve processes and tools. In doing so, you work closely with stakeholders from R&D and the Business Unit
- You collaborate closely with the leadership team of the Elite Seed Warehouse to act as one leadership unit, allocate resources optimally, and leverage synergies
Your Profile – Competence Meets Personality:
- You have completed vocational training with an additional master craftsman qualification or hold a degree in one of the following fields: business administration, agriculture, mechanical engineering, or a comparable subject
- You have several years of professional experience in an industrial company, ideally in logistics or a "blue collar" environment. If you’ve already gained some leadership experience – even better!
- You possess sound knowledge of business-related topics and are familiar with common Microsoft Office programs
- You see your main responsibility in supporting your team and creating an environment in which everyone has the opportunity to learn and grow
- You are passionate about technology and see it as the key to continuous improvement
- You feel confident making clear decisions and always communicate openly, honestly, and respectfully; you’re not afraid of conflict and handle mistakes with transparency
- You are business fluent in German and have basic English skills
- You are willing to travel occasionally, both nationally and internationally (approx. 10%)
Start your future with us! What we offer to help you grow:
- As a family-run company, we live by the values of closeness, reliability, vision and independence - a culture, which is also lived in practice, e.g. through an open and friendly working atmosphere
- We create the appropriate framework conditions for you: Capital-forming benefits, company pension plan, Christmas and vacation bonus, childcare allowance
- According to the motto: "Make yourself grow!" we promote individual professional and personal development
- As a basis, we offer excellent work equipment (ergonomic workstations, multiple monitors...), a fully subsidized canteen and sufficient free parking at the site
Would you like to realize your potential and grow with KWS? Then we look forward to receiving your application via our online portal!