OverviewBachelor. Are you interested in an Assistant Station Manager position leading property and personnel on a farm operation located in Almería? Do you have experience in vegetable production or the seed business? If so, apply for the full-time position in Almería.
RoleThe vacancy for an Assistant Station Manager at Rijk Zwaan. The assistant station manager is responsible for the cultivation and maintenance of crops and facilities. This includes leading the day-to-day activities of the station and rental locations: preparation of greenhouse compartments, sowing, transplanting, nutrition, irrigation, crop protection, disease control, climate control, crop management, general maintenance of the farm and rotation of the crops. The position is also in charge of the maintenance of equipment and greenhouses. Furthermore, this position will be responsible for a large number of temporary workers as well as a considerable number of fixed employees working on the farm. Thus, proven leadership of temporary and fixed employees as well as strong organizational skills are necessary. The work is performed in collaboration with the Station Managers and the rest of the farm team. Priority crops are tomato, melon, watermelon and experience with most of these crops is desired.
Qualifications
Master's degree in agriculture, agronomy, horticulture
Knowledge of seed business and plant genetics is desired
At least 2 years of experience managing a farm in agriculture, seed business, vegetable production, etc.
Ability to coordinate technically the crops
Strong interest in product knowledge
Strong interest in people development, team-oriented
Strong communication and leadership skills
Highly motivated and able to work independently
Speak English fluently
What can you expect from us?We like to invest in our professionals, and that means in your personal development and training. As well as pleasant collaboration with colleagues in different departments and countries, we are pleased to offer you:
A permanent contract right from the start
Integration within a well-performing team
Social benefits
A range of training opportunities and courses
Scope to be enterprising and develop
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