Global Quality Governance Lead

We have an exciting opportunity for a Global Quality Governance Lead in Manchester. The role is responsible for sustainably improving the effectiveness of the Syngenta Crop Protection Quality Management System while measuring quality performance globally through KPIs and drive improvement in the deployment of the QMS elements.

You’ll be ensuring that all quality governance activities comply with relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines as well as building a network and strong professional capabilities across the function.

Responsibilities/accountabilities will include (but are not limited to): 

• Leading the Global Quality governance team to ensure and optimize the effectiveness of the Quality Management System through the annual continuous improvement priorities.
• Working with the regional quality teams to develop the Global/regional Quality Key Performance Indicators against business strategic goals, and periodically providing data analyses of the professional quality dashboard (Quality performance and opportunities)
• Developing and delivering the short-term and long-term Global QMS audit plan by building a Global QMS auditor network and continuously improving the auditing capability across the function
• Sustaining the Quality IT system, stabilizing and maximizing its operational value (e.g. Reliance, SAP)
• Building a high-performing and expert Quality governance team through implementing the annual talent development plan/succession plan and developing own ways of working.
• Establishing and maintain Syngenta CP Global quality subject expert network and effectively leveraging the Global resource to support the business strategies.
• Providing the technical expertise and guidance to the business development whenever required.
• Developing the Global Quality culture promotion plan with deeply engaging with the regional quality teams.

What we are looking for 

We are highly people-focused – we look for professionals who are engaged, collaborative and excellent in execution. Our industry and our function are changing rapidly so we are looking for new team members with a strong desire to develop themselves. You will be a great fit if you have: 

• Solid experience in working with quality management systems and in a continuous improvement environment within a sizable manufacturing or R&D organization.
• Excellent command of English. Other languages would be a distinct advantage.
• BSc / MSc in Life Sciences or Engineering, advanced degree preferred.
• Project Management (ideally with an emphasis on IT implementations) and strong change management skills.
• Experience in an operational quality role.
• Experience with quality management software solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in team settings and within matrix organizations to achieve objectives.
• Certified Quality Auditor.
• Expert knowledge of quality management systems and in software design for scientific and quality management solutions.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, focus on and obtain business results within deadlines.

Syngenta Group is one of the world’s biggest agricultural technology companies, with roots going back more than 250 years. With more than 59,000 employees, operating in more than 100 countries, the company strives to transform agriculture with science-driven, technological innovations to deliver high productivity and high-quality food while fighting climate change and restore nature. Syngenta Group is working with farmers to enable Regenerative Agriculture - an outcome-based food production system that nurtures and restores soil health, protects the climate and water resources and biodiversity, and enhances farms' productivity and profitability. Syngenta Group, which is registered in Shanghai, China, and has its management headquarters in Switzerland, draws strength from its four business units: Syngenta Crop Protection, headquartered in Switzerland; Syngenta Seeds, headquartered in the United States; ADAMA®, headquartered in Israel; and Syngenta Group China. Together, these businesses provide industry-leading ways to serve customers around the world.   

Syngenta’s global and European planning, logistics and procurement operations are based in the UK. The supply team coordinate the movement of all of Syngenta’s raw materials globally, and onward distribution to ensure vital and time-critical products are available to farmers when they need them. Our products are sold to distributors who sell directly to farmers globally.

See more here: https://www.syngentagroup.com/en/our-stories/digging-deeper  

The role is based in our Global Operations Centre in Manchester. This is a hybrid contract, with a minimum 2 days per week to be worked in the office, with remote working available for the remainder of the week (for the first few months, there may be a requirement to spend up to 3 days per week onsite). The site is a local hub for worldwide operations, ensuring growers, globally, have access to the right product at the right time. You will find a dynamic and agile working environment, with a diverse and inclusive culture, with more than 200 employees working on Syngenta’s site. 

What we offer 

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance. 
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• Financial, physical and mental wellbeing.
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.    
• Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options. 

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. 

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. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here: https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion