Manager, Production - Seed Tolling Corn

About Us
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 Production Manager, Seed Tolling Corn NA in Ames, IA to manage operations of domestic and winter contract corn seed production. 

You will help shape the future of agriculture by:

• Taking the responsibility for operational management of domestic and winter contract seed producers from planning through finished good stages of production and delivery to customers 
• Be the direct contact with outsource business partners
• Strive to achieve high quality and reliable supply of production
• Manage budgets and costs. May assist with managing other areas of production
• Manage employees in SAP transactional activity related to outsourcing operations
• Strive to maintain SAP accuracy and business process compliance
• Work in a safe manner by following policies and procedure set forth by Syngenta   
• Provide input for process improvement
• NA corn outsource end-to-end seeds production. Includes domestic and winter contract seed producers 
   

Accountabilities: 

• Manage contract production operations from the handoff from Supply Planning all the way thru conditioning and delivering to customers through outsource business partners, including yield and cost estimation processes
• Assist with development and communication of operating budget, budget assumptions, and deviations from budget
• Develop and implement outsourcing contracts, in conjunction with the direct purchasing team, to meet Syngenta internal and customer objectives
• Network with Syngenta regulatory, regional production people, and government agencies to obtain the necessary permits required for seed production
• Develop operational processes, and quality business process documentation designed to improve safety, quality, reliability, and manage costs related to domestic and winter contract production
• Manage any rework of finished goods through outsource business partners
• Assist distribution team with managing shipment from outsource business partners 
• With the quality team and supply team, oversee quality and usage decisions of outsource production
• Oversee/govern SAP transactional activity for areas of accountability, with metrics established for accuracy and timeliness
• Be conformant with all company policies and standards, including DOA and compliance guidelines 
• Recruit, supervise, and develop people to ensure a talented pool of employees is available for succession purposes, including creation of opportunities for people within the outsource team

Requirements

• BS degree in Agriculture or related field
• Agricultural and seed production or supply chain experience  
• Minimum 3 years Seed Industry experience in production
• SAP/ERP business software skills
• Lean Six Sigma and cross functional project management
• Decisive to make timely decisions taking into consideration impact in other areas, partners, and customers 
• Ability to quickly gain trust of multiple stakeholders
• Excellent communication, able to maintain and extend structured networks
• Ability to collaborate across boundaries working with a diverse work force
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time, by car and/or plane, including to South America
• Exposure to inclement weather conditions while working outside 
• 60% of work performed in standard office; 40% of work performed at production locations or meetings

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, 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.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 
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Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position  

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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.