Lead, Plant Operations
- SE Production Operations
- Pekin, IL
- Syngenta Seeds
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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, we are currently seeking a Plant Operations Lead in Pekin, IL. This position supports our Golden Harvest and NK brands.
You will help shape the future of agriculture by:
- Providing direct supervision and management of receiving, conditioning, packaging, inventory and warehousing of soybeans and of their parent seed. Additional duties may include quality testing and shipment of product
- Assisting with operational and capital budgets and development of plant personnel
- Fostering an operational culture founded on HSE, Quality, and process improvement. Active leadership in the Goal Zero initiative, which balances the production of seed and developing people.
Accountabilities
- Assist Site Manager as required in all areas of operations
- Coordinate and direct scheduling of quality, conditioning, treating and packaging processes with the Supply Planning Team
- Direct supervision of plant personnel including 3rd party labor force – expect 40% of time on the floor
- Assist with operational and capital budgets
- Assist with management of key operations including processes from harvest receipt to finished goods inventory
- Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of quality systems, processes, and programs for the site operations
- SAP entry as needed
- Coordinate and direct scheduling of needed inventory to facilitate the fulfillment of orders on a timely and efficient manor
- Responsible for inventory accuracy and warehouse management at site(s) in adherence of company specifications
- Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of Quality Business Systems and processes, systems and programs for site operations
- Foster an operational culture founded on adherence to all applicable HSE and other corporate policies, procedures and guidelines. Active leadership around Syngenta’s Goal Zero initiative.
- Manage inventory of packaging and treating supplies to facilitate packaging needs through shipping and order estimates
- Participate in performance reviews and development of personnel
Reuired Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree highly preferred; Agronomy, Ag Engineering or Ag Economics or Technology applicable fields of study.
- MUST HAVE: Minimum of three years’ experience in the seed industry; with a focus in Production and Supply. More years of experience in the seed industry can be substituted for a degree.
- Ability to create effective and efficient communication tools for all audiences; establishes clear objectives and timelines for work; good listener
- Computer literate in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP functions
- Cross-functional knowledge and participation in field activities; e.g. planting, scouting, harvest and others as assigned by site management
- Basic understanding of seed labeling laws, seed certification laws and interstate shipment regulations
- Previous experience in Agricultural products manufacturing preferred
Other Requirements
- Ability to work with cross functional disciplines, including research, product development, marketing, production
- Ability to lift 70 lbs
- Capable of working 7 days a week during critical time of year
- Travel by car/pickup during certain periods of year
- Ability to operate and be forklift certified
- Ability to operate seed treating equipment and obtain pesticide applicator certification
- Position may require being able to walk seed production fields in any weather
- Position requires be able to work in dusty, hot, and cold conditions
- All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
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
- Open Vacation Policy with a minimum of 15 days of vacation and up to 30 days with manager approval, 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
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