Production Operations and Analytics Manager

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.

Main Goal

This role oversees seed production operations and administration, managing a team of four while driving Seed Production systems, developing performance indicators, and supporting operational analysis. It leads cross-functional projects to ensure operational efficiency, strategic alignment, and data-driven decision-making.

Job Description

• Develop and monitor the Seed Purchase Budget (SPB) with insights.
• Create and track KPIs for production quantities, quality, payments, and budget control.
• Support Stock Seeds planning to mitigate shortage and overproduction risks.
• Analyze historical performance, macro trends and rack price evolution.
• Prepare reports for decision-making forums and monthly performance analysis status.
• Lead and contribute to strategic projects.
• Provide ad-hoc support for payment files, contract settlements.
• Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering, Economics, Business, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in production operations, planning , and budgeting, holding a complex role within a global organization.
• Proven managerial experience
• Strong analytical skills for KPI development and performance tracking
• Experience in OPEX and CAPEX financial planning
• Proven project management and strategic leadership with data-driven decision support
• Familiarity with BI tools (e.g., QlikView) and ERP systems
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Team-oriented, flexible, and open-minded
• Hands-on approach to motivate and develop teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Fluent in English and Hebrew