Global Seeds Quality Audit Process Lead

We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the Global Seeds Quality team is currently seeking a Global Seeds Quality Audit Process Lead in Slater, Iowa. As a Global Seeds Quality Audit Lead, you will lead and manage the Global Seeds Quality Audit program.

You will help shape the future of agriculture by:

• Leading and managing processes that mitigate quality risks to Syngenta Seeds when collaborating with third parties
• Managing and championing the annual and extended Quality Audit plans to deliver benefits to all crops in the Seeds business, end to end
• Maintaining and developing the Seeds Quality Auditor pool through training and development programs

Accountabilities 

• Manage and maintain the audit process, in collaboration with HSE, to enable clear principles, core processes, and operational tools to direct and monitor audits and audit planning globally
• Manage and maintain the Seeds Reliance Audit Management module and user training
• Develop and maintain risk adjusted Third Party Management processes, focused on quality, stewardship compliance, and effective partnerships between Syngenta Seeds and third party collaborators and seed producers
• Support Syngenta third party hiring managers to be effective in understanding the Quality requirements when selecting, contracting, and monitoring of third parties
• Establish and monitor a Seeds quality risk register aligned with Seeds Risk management team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in plant science or related area – agronomy, seed science, botany
• 5+ years of practical experience in agriculture related field, preferably within Seeds
• Solid knowledge of the Seeds business and related processes and products
• Significant knowledge of quality auditing principles and standards 
• Demonstrated understanding of risk management principles

Preferred Requirements

• Quality auditing certification
• Demonstrated Quality Auditing experience
• 2+ years Quality Management experience
• 2+ years of business process management experience
• 2+ years incident and problem management experience

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 
• Paid Vacation, 12 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

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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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About Syngenta

Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 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.