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Avebe started as “Aardappelmeel Verkoop Bureau” in 1919. At that time to improve sales for several independent potato starch cooperatives. Now, 100 years later, we are continuously producing and improving solutions based on potato starch and proteins for Food, Industrial and Feed. The Avebe cooperative has grown to a global market leader in potato starch and potato protein.HighlightsAveris Seeds B.V. is a 100% subsidiary of Avebe and an important strategic pillar of the Avebe Strengthen and Accelerate corporate strategy. As the Site Director of Averis, you are overseeing the overall picture related to the progress of the strategic goals of the company.What are you going to do?The Site Director is responsible for all activities (research breeding, operations, and commerce) within the Dutch departments of Averis Seeds BV. In this position, you work together with the Director Averis Saatzucht GmbH, who is responsible for the German business. The Site Director Averis NL oversees all research and breeding projects, also taking into account the strategic partnership with Solynta. This role includes the continuation of development and planning of our innovation pipeline and project portfolio.Tasks and responsibilities:Coordinate the implementation of Averis’ ambitious strategic objectivesMake a critical contribution to strategy development and formulate policy, structures, and processesResponsible for coordinating the development of our research innovation funnel and corresponding projects and ensure sufficient stakeholder involvement with our key partnersRepresent Averis in various national and international research environments, programs, and consortia aimed at contributing to scientific expertiseResponsible for operational management regarding research and breeding; activities for variety development and testing methods, breeding, as well as operations and commerceInteract with our established base of seed potato growers and demonstrate agility in a changing environment given changing policy measures in a changing agricultural policy landscape.The Site Director Averis Netherlands reports to the Managing Director Agro Strategy.The offerAveris offers a challenging job in a dynamic environment with interesting career opportunities. There is plenty of room for personal development, and the possibility to follow professional training courses.A competitive primary and secondary benefits packageBecoming part of a highly motivated, innovation-driven teamA very good pension schemeA good relocation and accommodation allowance scheme for candidates from outside the Northern regionProfileIn this position, you work with a team of 20 employees within various job positions. You are a people-oriented and communicative manager who knows how to connect employees with each other, both within the department and with other departments of Avebe.Job requirements:Academic Master's degree or equivalent experience in the field of biology, chemistry, life sciences, or plant breedingDemonstrable track record of collaborative and cross-disciplinary workingPeople manager with good communication skills, able to motivate and stimulate employees in a changing environmentStrong networker that knows how to connect employees with each other within and outside AverisGetting things done attitudeLanguages: Dutch, English, and preferably German verbal and writtenLocationValthermond #J-18808-Ljbffr