We are looking for a proactive Quality Lead to empower our Europe Business Units (BUs) in Production & Supply (P&S) and Marketing & Sales (M&S) Operations, including manufacturing sites. You will drive the application of quality principles to maximize value generation, align Quality Management Systems, and convert customer feedback into business opportunities. You will ensure the alignment of BU quality priorities with regional goals, drive leadership engagement, and facilitate the development of short-term quality objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Influence and drive leadership engagement in implementing the Quality Management System.
- Support BU unit leaders in developing measurable short-term quality targets.
- Manage and optimize the Complaint Handling Process, driving improved customer experience.
- Facilitate resolution of major quality issues and actively participate in Quality Management activities.
- Actively contribute to the regional quality audit program and serve as an active member of the Quality Management community.
- Support Quality Managers on the manufacturing sites.
Qualifications and required experience
- Extensive experience within the Quality space, with solid knowledge of quality management principles & methodologies.
- Quality Auditor (ISO 9001 auditor certification or equivalent).
- Solid Project Management and Change Management experience within a multicultural and matrix organisation.
- Strong communication skills to effectively convey complex information.
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and influencing skills at different levels of the organisation.
- Excellent grasp of the English language; French, German or any other European languages would be highly advantageous.
- Knowledge of agro-chemical industry or biotechnology industry is preferable.
Company Description
Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.
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.
Additional Information
The preference is for the role to be based in Manchester (UK), but certain European locations near a Syngenta office, in a time zone that is within a two-hour range of CET (Central European Time) can be considered.
Syngenta will offer:
- Extensive benefits package.
- Flexible working.
- We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
- Learning culture and wide range of training options.
We embrace and encourage diversity, and this is what drives our innovation and lets us outperform the market. https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion
The closing date for applications is 5th July 2024.
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