Agricultural Technical Director

Marlex Recruiting·Archena, Spain

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Marlex Recruiting doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak native-level Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work on-site in Archena

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have senior-level experience

    Director-level role.

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About the role

You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising the comprehensive technical management of horticultural crops, ensuring optimal productive development from planting to harvest, aligning agricultural operations with the quality, efficiency, and profitability standards defined by the company.

What you'll do

  • Lead the planning and management of horticultural crops (irrigation, fertilization, treatments, planting, and harvesting).
  • Coordinate and develop the team of production engineers and field technical staff.
  • Monitor crop status, analyzing incidents and defining corrective action plans.
  • Ensure compliance with production, quality, and profitability objectives.
  • Define and validate irrigation, fertilization, and phytosanitary treatment strategies, prioritizing resource efficiency and sustainability.
  • Coordinate field operations teams, ensuring proper execution of agricultural tasks.
  • Analyze key production indicators: yield, costs, productivity, and losses, driving continuous improvement actions.
  • Work closely with the commercial department to align production, demand, and product quality.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations on quality, food safety, environment, and occupational health and safety (PRL).
  • Supervise the proper use and maintenance of machinery, facilities, and agricultural equipment.
  • Participate with the Innovation department in the implementation of new varieties, technologies, and cultivation techniques.
  • Promote the professionalization, standardization, and optimization of production processes.
  • Coordinate with other strategic departments of the company such as planning, logistics, and quality.
  • Lead the selection, development, and monitoring of talent within the technical department.

What you'll get

  • Joining a leading and constantly evolving company in the agri-food sector.
  • Strategic project with high impact within the organization.
  • Position with autonomy, decision-making capacity, and professional development.

Agricultural Technical Director

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📍 Archena (Murcia)

Would you like to lead the technical and production strategy of a leading company in the agri-food sector?

At Paul Marlex we are collaborating with a major agri-food company operating nationwide to find an Agricultural Technical Director with solid experience in agronomic management and team leadership, capable of driving production efficiency, crop quality, and continuous improvement in a highly professionalized, results-oriented environment.

The selected candidate will take on a strategic position within the organization, leading the technical management of horticultural crops and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with production, quality, and sustainability objectives.

What are we looking for?

  • Degree in Agricultural Engineering or a related field.
  • Consolidated experience in the technical management of horticultural crops, especially tomatoes.
  • Leadership skills and ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
  • Analytical profile, results-oriented and committed to continuous improvement.
  • Advanced technical knowledge in fertigation, horticultural production, and agricultural management.
  • Strong ability for cross-functional coordination and decision-making.

You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English, .

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Marlex Recruiting

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