Production Manager

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, the Syngenta Flower team is currently seeking a Production Manager in Alva, FL.

You will help shape the future of agriculture by: 

• Production Manager is responsible for managing various departments such as Operations, Growing and IPM, Site phytosanitary standards, product Quality, Trials, Production planning, labor Management, Process management and other operational processes to Syngenta standards.
• Will follow the Company sales forecast and use the production planning standards to ensure that the departments achieve the required performance to deliver the seasonal work plan.
• Will plan and manage the required resources according to the seasonal work program to maximize quality and production, focusing on cost efficiency & continuous improvement methodologies.  

Accountabilities  

• Responsible for overall production of all crops growing at Alva site and achieving targeted QUOTIF.
• Manages the farm operations according to the protocols and process outlined.
• Responsible for all NPI, trials and new projects running on site.
• Over sees all activities and support different departments daily.
• Communications with all stake holders across the business and collaboration with all co-workers to support the business strategy.
• Manage performance of your team on a timely basis according to the HR guidelines.
• Prepares yearly budget for different cost centers and manages the expenditure.
• Manages the quality and consistency of our products according to the outlined standards.
• Responsible to engage the team and walk the fields for decision making process.
• Responsible to create KPI’s and manage on weekly bases to monitor the over all performance of each department.
• Ensure the overall phytosanitary of the site is up to the required standard.
• Ensures that all necessary infrastructures for production are in good condition and maintained well.
• Trains and coaches the team to enhance productivity and continuous improvements.
• Responsible for improving efficiencies across the departments and achieve annual cost saving targets.
• Ensures timely planting and crop maintenance is done according to schedules to achieve the required quality & production capacity.
• Leading and supporting the sites strategic & HSE objectives as a member of the Site Leadership Team.
• Oversees and manages the crop nutrition programs to ensure that the nutrient requirements of the crops are met.
• Ensures purity test or true to type tests are carried out in time to avoid any issues with mixture.
• Ensures that the IPM process is maintained effectively, and all process are in place.
• Determines, review and manage all inputs for growth of the crops with appropriate regulatory and protocols and maintain records to ensures appropriate application is always done, and traceability is in place.
• Ensures compliance to Phyto-sanitary protocols to produce pest and disease-free products.
• Ensures that the weekly preventative spray programs are done on time and effective to control pests and diseases.
• Liaises with the supply planner to have overviews on forecast and production plan on weekly basis.
• Assesses labour requirement for all operations activities ahead of time to avoid any gaps for business continuity.
• Sets work targets and evaluate the team to identify areas for training and development.
• Review the master data in liaison with planners once the production plan is done.
• Ensures customer’s remarks related to quality are addressed in time for customers’ satisfaction.
• Enforces HSEQ rules and regulations and champions the implementation of the Syngenta HSEQ policy in all business operations.
• Any other tasks & projects as may be allocated from time to time.
• Responsible for Analyses of scouting reports and make weekly spray programs for effective pest and disease control.

Requirements 

• Master’s degree in Agronomy or related field preferred
• 5 to 10 years of experience managing agriculture production sites.
• English and Spanish speaking preferred
• Production manager role experience
• Growing and operations knowledge of large teams
• Good attention and observation to details
• Able to fulfil commitments on time
• Knowledge in production of ornamentals
• Fluent in Spanish and English preferred
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Critical success factors & key challenges

• Demonstrated leadership qualities, a consensus builder.
• Clear communication across functions.
• Successfully manage workload and priorities.
• Collaborate across boundaries.
• Agility to deliver solutions on the move.
• Being an observer and good executor.
• Proactive Leadership in all activities.
• Ability to adapt to change and deal with ambiguity.
• Continues improvement mind set.

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 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 
• Salary: $111,000/annually

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.