Global Seeds Production Director M - F H/F - 24

Limagrain is a global company with deep local roots. Our parent company is an agricultural cooperative based in the Limagne-Val d'Allier plain, in the heart of Central France's Auvergne region, while we are an international seed and agri-food group with some 9,600 employees working in 53 countries.
As the 4th largest seed company in the world, we achieved sales of 2.522 billion euros in 2023-2024, with additional sales of 729 million euros from activities carried out in collaboration with our strategic partners.Function
As a key member of the Global Supply Chain Leadership Team, you act as a pivotal stakeholder, driving end-to-end alignment and high-level collaboration with peers.
In this role, you lead and oversee all activities related to agronomic production and seed supply within the business unit. You define and execute HM.CLAUSE's global strategy in line with LVS Ambition 2030, ensuring full alignment with the Limagrain Vegetable Seeds (LVS) Business Line.
Managing a significant global procurement budget, you drive the transformation of production systems and build strategic partnerships to optimize our global network. You take key decisions on processes and organization to achieve global targets for seed availability, quality, and cost-efficiency, while building a resilient, data-driven Supply Chain.

This position is located in Portes-Lès-Valences (France), or Davis (United States).Job Missions
1. Global Production Strategy & Governance
* Define the global seed production strategy aligned with LVS longterm ambitions.
* Develop midterm roadmaps with clear performance targets (yield, reliability, quality, cost).
* Integrate global challenges such as climate variability, regulatory evolution, cost dynamics, carbon footprint, and working capital
* Ensure alignment with global seed supply needs and mitigate qualityrelated risks.
* Ensures production resilience and develop risk management approaches to safeguard operational continuity.
* Define the strategic framework for Home Farms in collaboration with LVS sister companies and global partners.

2. Operational Excellence & Performance
* Validate and coordinate global crop plans to ensure disciplined planning and seamless execution.
* Optimize production schemes (countries, regions, outsourcing models, supplier networks) to enhance reliability, competitiveness, and resilience.
* Drive a strong KPI culture to identify performance opportunities.
* Deploy datadriven operating frameworks to improve visibility, data accuracy, and reporting consistency.
* Implement digital tools and predictive systems (crop inspection, process tracking) to support continuous improvement.

3. Financial Leadership & Cost Optimization
* Lead the global seed procurement budget, including preparation, arbitration, financial reviews, compliance, and forecast accuracy.
* Ensure adherence to procurement budget.
* Collaborate with Finance to strengthen OPEX/CAPEX discipline and improve analytical reporting.
* Optimize production costs and reduce uncontrolled inventory through rigorous financial and operational management.

4. People Leadership & Organizational Development
* Inspire, coach, and develop managers and regional teams to build a cohesive, highperforming global organization.
* Strengthen organizational foundations: clear roles, empowered delegation, effective routines, and transparent communication.
* Promote CARE values: collaboration, accountability, respect and entrepreneurship while ensuring a strong Quality Health Safety and Environment culture.
* Support talent development through coaching, training, empowerment, and succession planning.

5. Partnerships & stakeholders Management
* Drive cross-functional synergy as a strategic partner within the Global Supply Chain Team, working closely with peers to optimize the interface between production, planning, Quality Control and manufacturing.
* Manage strategic relationships with production partners, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure reliable and competitive sourcing.
* Represent HM.CLAUSE and LVS in key industry organizations to strengthen influence within the global vegetable seed ecosystem.

6. Risk Management & Compliance
* Control critical processes (IP Protection, STS), and ensure full regulatory traceability across all activities.
* Proactive Risk Mapping in maintaining mitigation plans for climate, phytosanitary, and geopolitical risks through structured monitoring and scenario planning.