Production Administrator - BASF | Nunhems - Haelen/Nunhem - Temporary contract

Location: Nunhem, the Netherlands | 28-38 hours per week

Make an impact on the journey from seed to harvest

At BASF | Nunhems, every seed matters. As a Production Administrator, you play a key role in ensuring our seed production processes run smoothly and accurately. From supporting production planning and administration to collaborating with growers and internal stakeholders, your work helps bring high-quality vegetable seeds to customers around the world.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys structure, works accurately, and thrives in a collaborative environment. Whether you are an experienced administrator or an ambitious starter, you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to a global organization focused on sustainable food production.

In this role, you will:

• Manage and maintain production-related administration throughout the production cycle.


• Create, process, and monitor production contracts and production orders within our ERP systems.


• Ensure accurate seed administration and support the smooth flow of information between departments.


• Collect, verify, and process quality and production data to enable informed decision-making.


• Support payment processing and invoicing activities related to production operations.


• Collaborate closely with growers, suppliers, logistics teams, processing teams, and production specialists.


• Identify administrative issues, resolve discrepancies, and contribute to continuous process improvements.


• Help ensure reliable, efficient, and compliant production processes that support our global seed business.

Your Team

You will become part of an international Production team that works closely with colleagues across multiple disciplines. Collaboration is at the heart of how we operate. On a daily basis, you will work together with Production Specialists, Processing, Logistics, Quality Assurance, and external growers and partners.

The team combines local expertise with global collaboration, creating an environment where knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and mutual support are highly valued. You will report into the Production organization and contribute directly to delivering high-quality vegetable seed solutions to customers worldwide.

Your Profile

What knowledge and experience make you successful in this role?

• MBO+ level education or a comparable combination of education and experience.


• Experience in an administrative, operational, supply chain, production, or customer support environment is an advantage.


• Affinity with digital systems and data administration.


• Experience with ERP systems; SAP S/4HANA experience is a plus.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with data and processes.


• Good communication skills in Dutch and/or English, both written and spoken.


• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders.

How do you create impact beyond expertise?

Own it

• You take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of your work.


• You follow through on commitments and ensure actions are completed on time.


• You proactively identify issues and take initiative to resolve them.

Drive it

• You continuously look for smarter and more efficient ways of working.


• You stay curious, learn quickly, and embrace new systems and processes.


• You challenge existing ways of working respectfully when improvements can be made.

Excel in it

• You build strong relationships through trust, reliability, and open communication.


• You collaborate effectively with colleagues, growers, and external partners.


• You remain resilient and focused during busy periods while maintaining a high-quality standard.


• You contribute positively to a team culture where people support and learn from one another.

What We Offer

• A temporary assignment through an external agency for an initial period of 6 months.


• A competitive salary between €2,800 and €3,800 gross per month, depending on experience.


• Opportunities for learning, development, and personal growth.


• A hybrid working environment with flexibility and one work-from-home day per week.


• An international and collaborative workplace with colleagues around the world.


• The opportunity to contribute to a company that is helping make healthy eating enjoyable and sustainable.

Interested?

We would love to hear from you. Apply before the 1st October 2026 and discover how you can contribute to the future of vegetables at BASF | Nunhems.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Bram Reulen via [email protected]

About BASF | Nunhems

At BASF Vegetable Seeds, we are committed to making healthy eating enjoyable and sustainable. Through our Nunhems® brand, we develop innovative vegetable varieties and solutions that help growers, value chain partners, and consumers around the world.

By combining science, collaboration, and a passion for agriculture, we contribute to a more sustainable future while delivering vegetables people love.