NA Seeds Business Improvement Lead
- P&S Management / Support
- Slater, IA
- Syngenta Seeds
Job description
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- Manage and lead strategically prioritized projects using Lean Six Sigma methodology, engaging regional and functional stakeholders from build through execution
- Drive results: Assess and identify risks and changing business needs that may lead adjustments in projects or changes to process to achieve excellence in delivery
- Design sustainable processes to support innovation and drive continuous improvement and productivity
Accountabilities
- Project Management: Leading highly visible and complex improvement initiatives facilitating teams to shape, manage, implement and sustain improvements ensuring delivery on time, to target and within budget. (35%)
- Lean Six Sigma leader: Coaching, mentoring, and training Belts on Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement. (15%)
- Drive change management based on region and function needs (15%)
- Drive a mindset and actions around valuation of improvement benefits through favorable KPI movement and the understanding of related financial impacts. (10%)
- Drive results: Assess and identify risks and changing business needs that may lead adjustments in projects or changes to process to achieve excellence in delivery with ability to develop and adapt projects in uncertainty and ambiguity (10%)
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 Production & Supply team is currently seeking a NA Seeds Business Improvement Lead, located in Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, or Indiana.
- Project management: Lead Lean Six Sigma and strategically prioritized projects, engaging regional and functional seeds stakeholders from initial build through delivery
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills - adept at building appropriate communication to fit the needs of the audience and content. Adapts communication style and content to the needs of the audience
- Sells concepts and solutions to business leaders to transform the organization
- > 5 years of Experience in business project / program management with application of project and program management methodologies in large / complex projects
- 2+ years as a Black Belt or Master Black Belt
- Green Belt or higher Lean Six Sigma training and experience, including expertise in process improvement
- Strong capability to develop, coach & teach others in structured problem solving, project delivery, and managing change
- Drives and delivers prioritized strategic projects, while embedding global process standards in project delivery
- Designs sustainable processes to support innovation and drive continuous improvement and productivity
- Builds strong working relationships with key business stakeholders
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 in addition to paid holidays.
- Maternity/Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs and Corporate Discounts among other benefits.
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
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