Global Process Quality Improvement Lead

Accountabilities

• Own and maintain the process map methodology and template that will be used across Vegetables
• Develop process maps with the functions/departments to agree on roles and responsibilities
• Identify and resolve gaps in roles/responsibilities between functions or departments
• Support and secure that process mapping will be used for Continuous Improvement
• Exchange best practices & learnings and drive harmonization cross-functional
• Manage projects regarding harmonization and optimization

Critical success factors and key challenges

• Vegetable Seeds business knowledge
• Strong in communication and getting commitment
• Develop strong relationships across the Vegetables Seeds business.
• Strong in cooperating with, and motivating people
• Balancing interests and setting priorities
• Good stakeholder management
• Strong in planning
• Ability to challenge in a constructive way
• Analytical skills to evaluate
• Team work and interpersonal skills to ensure that targets are reached
• Demonstrating value-add to the business results through tangible examples of benefit of process maps

Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 30,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

About Us

Through leading innovations, we help farmers around the world meet the challenge of feeding a growing population and taking care of our planet. We are currently seeking a Global Process Quality Improvement Lead for the Global Vegetable Quality Assurance team in Nampa, ID. (This role may potentially be based at other appropriate Syngenta Veg sites, including Woodland, CA)   

Critical Knowledge: 

• Experience in Seed Science, Horticulture or related field
• More than 5 years of Vegetable Seeds QC or Processing industry knowledge; with a minimum of five years in an international company, preferably in a matrix structure
• Knowledge, experience and understanding of E2E Vegetable Seeds business processes

Critical Experience:

• Proven success in building relationships
• 5 years of experience in seeds / horticultural / agricultural business or supply chain
• Experience in working / leading multi-disciplinary and multi cultural teams and or departments
• Supply Chain Operations / planning / project management
• Team building and change management skills
• Strategic leadership abilities and experience

Critical Technical, Professional and Personal Capabilities:

• Ability to build up global networks
• Consistent working skills, able to deliver under pressure
• Strong communication and collaboration skills at all levels
• Negotiator, decisive, result oriented, self-driven
• Analytical thinker, strong in planning
• Proven team player and project leader, able to convince and motivate people
• Able to work in a multi-cultural and multi-regional environment, cross-cultural awareness
• Pragmatic
• Capability to operate and to get things done in a cross-cultural matrix organization
• Result oriented and customer focused

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What We Offer:

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• Generous Vacation Policy with 9 Paid Holidays
• Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
• A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity, and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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