Quality Assurance Specialist

Provide direct supervision and management of product quality and quality related activities at a processing site.  This role overseas quality activities at a site as it relates to seed production, conditioning, treating and packaging.  The role also has site stewardship responsibilities for all quality assurance and quality control documents associated with the sites and companies Quality Business Systems.  Additionally, this role leads internal and external certification audits, customer complaint investigations, site nonconformance and request for variance administration, and internal auditing duties.   Responsible for in process Quality Control testing and inspection, external quality related certifications and serving as the  Quality Champion to support regional and global quality initiatives.  Assist with operational and capital budgets, and management of plant personnel as assigned by Site Manager.

Duties:

• Assist Site Manager as required in all areas of operations.
• Coordinate, direct, and suggest improvements to the field inspection program.  Work with field team to ensure product quality meets standards.
• Manage process simulation for conditioning requirements – may include direct supervision, hiring of staff, data entry, sizing recommendations and analysis.
• Manage auditing process and Management review: schedules, internal audits and external audit quality certifications (GSPP, Non-GMO).
• Coordinate and lead the Excelis program locally and support as needed between regions.
• Develop and maintain a product quality inspection program to ensure storage and conditioning standard requirements are being met.
• Develop and maintain a product quality inspection program to ensure packaged quality and outbound shipments meet customer specifications – includes seed appearance and damage checks, as well as packaging requirements.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of quality systems, processes, and programs for the site operations.
• Oversee sampling requirements for new crop, and carry-over seed to meet testing requirements.
• Direct point of contact for all site-based and other business stakeholder quality related issues.
• Oversees personnel, including 3rd party labor, for all quality related processes.
• Coordinate and lead root cause analysis for all site related customer complaints and internal deviations from company standards.
• Owner for site related request for variance and non-conformity processes.
• Monitor SAP processes related to quality to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Monitor product quality from the field through the distribution process.
• Analyze and report product quality metrics and performance.
• To assist in other areas of the office and/or plant as workload requires.
• Develop a cross-functional knowledge of field and plant activities and others as assigned by plant management.
• Understanding of seed labeling laws, seed certification laws and interstate shipment regulations.

At Syngenta Vegetable Seeds, we’re passionate about helping people in the vegetable industry succeed and putting growers at the heart of all that we do. Our energies are focused on creating solutions that help them get more out of their crops, now and in the future. A commitment in every seed. We do this by protecting seed, bulbs, or small plant quality from the start to enable growers to achieve the highest yield potentials in their operations; continually investing in R&D to bring cutting-edge innovations to the market; and striving to make a real-world difference through more sustainable practices on farms, in shipping, and at the grocery store.

• BA/BS diploma strongly preferred or 2-4 years of related experiences.
• Experience in quality related fields, seed conditioning or seed production.
• In depth and comprehensive understanding of concepts, principles and operation of Quality Assurance, Quality Management and change management.
• Understanding and applicability of statistical process control methodologies.
• Ability to work with wide range of disciplines, including research, product development, marketing, production.
• 2-4 years in Quality Assurance or Quality Management practice.
• Leading auditor and/or auditee for internal and external audits for certifications.
• In depth knowledge of all aspects of seed production and conditioning operations.

Salary for this role is $77,969 - $87,000 per year

What We Offer: 

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs. 
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.  
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution. 
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits. 

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. 
Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI 

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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