Regional Production Manager

Role purpose

• Lead Vegetable Seeds Production at respective production location or area, working closely with PM, APMs, MoM, Pathologist, plant operations, Field production Research, nursery team and Field Quality teams.
• Planning and delivery of given Seed Production Plan for in scope crops and varieties round the year, with vendors and growers
• Organize and scale up male flower and pollen supply and post-harvest operations initiatives to strengthen reliable supply and IP security of varieties in scope
• Support Budget inputs like base yields, technical varietal characters and formulation of cost of production
• Lead, train and develop team of Area Production Managers (Agronomists) and non-full time employees, to deliver the targets
• Execute production plans within compliance framework
• Ensure compliance to internal control standards in all activities
• Identify and develop villages, growers and support development of new areas and vendors to secure production of crops in scope for domestic as well as export orders
• Continually improve production network by developing innovative ways to produce seeds with Growers and vendors to meet Syngenta’s needs
• Increase profitability for both Syngenta and Growers, while increasing production reliability
• Actively partner with production manager for negotiations with Vendors
• Hold the accountability for the delivery of the budgeted savings
• Execute team Capability strategies set by leaders and HR manager

Accountabilities

• Responsible for health, safety and sustainability in the area of operations
• Implement Fair Labor Program initiatives in his area
• Maintain the production and related documents as per SOP
• Identify gaps between current requirement of production area, vendors and villages to deliver production targets and implement a correction plan to address the gaps
• Demonstrate highest ethical standards and ensure company procedures are adopted and followed
• Ensure delivery of KPI’s aligned with functional objectives
• Maintain current technical knowledge and industry trends, in his area of operations

Critical success factors & key challenge

• Ensure production and delivery of planned Seed Production Plan with optimum combination of quality including seed health, price, reliability, location and grower capability
• Collaborate with stakeholders and colleagues in other areas and sub functions
• Knowledge of the technical trends and production strategies in industry
• Propose innovative ways to produce sensitive and newer hybrids
• Ability to work in a global matrix and handle multiple priorities
• Set and maintain appropriate ways of working and standards with the cross functional teams

Critical knowledge

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in agriculture or Life Science
• Technical knowledge of Vegetables Seeds production like agronomy, Entomology, Fertilizers and Pathology
• Knowledge on Veg seed production crops and areas
• Knowledge of competition scenario and local agriculture macro economics

Critical experience

• Experience in Seeds Production   
• High level knowledge in Procurement
• Experience in managing teams and third-party suppliers

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

• Collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to understand financial implications of production execution in field
• Persuasive communication skills with ability to easily engage stakeholders across functions and cultures
• Understanding of field production and procurement
• Adopt to change and manage change in his area.
• Ability to establish relationships with colleagues, cross functional teams and vendors etc.
• Contribute positively to the values and the culture of the business

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must be able to walk or stand for extended period of time
• Must be able to climb stairs
• Must be able to travel by car or plane
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including phone, fax, copier and computer

OTHER 

• Valid driver’s license
• Travel requirements (mostly with area): approximately 70%

• eople are at the heart of what we do:
• Once a year Full body check
• Competitive insurance scheme
• Employee assistance program – to take care of your and your loved ones mental health
• Paid Vacation of 30days, 12 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, compassionate leaves
• Education assistance – for your career growth
• People first culture translated into ‘Most Preferred place to work 2022-23 by Times group’

Note: 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, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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Syngenta Seeds

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs.

Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.

Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.