Seed Health Operations Lead
- Quality
- Syngenta Seeds
- Nampa, ID
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This role is responsible for managing all day-to-day seed testing operations for the Nampa Seed Health Quality Control (QC) Laboratories and ensuring that all testing is completed on-time to meet sales demand. Lead and coach a team of dedicated employees in QC testing. Develop and optimize the people capability and asset base within the team in-line with the QC strategy in close collaboration with Americas QC lead and other members of the QC leadership team. Drive continuous improvement of quality processes through implementation of new test methods and automation solutions in collaboration with QC development, as well as, through identification of best practices across the global network of QC laboratories. This role also ensures that all prescribed testing methods and result reporting meets company quality standards and are in compliance with state, federal and international seed regulatory requirements.
Accountabilities
- Ensure full compliance on HSE, quality and security standards. Secure a safe and healthy work environment and process execution at all places according to Syngenta HSE standards
- Ensure on-time delivery of quality control test results from Nampa Seed Health testing laboratories
- People management; coach and lead teams and employees, stimulate development of people through education, training and exchange, and recruit, motivate and assess performance of staff
- Continuously improve operational processes. Collaborate across the Nampa lab, as well as, with the global QC development teams and the global network of QC laboratories to drive process improvement and adoption of automation solutions, new test methods, and best practices.
- Provide troubleshooting and testing support to the Seed Health team as well as to adjacent functions
- Responsible for departmental budget preparations and align with the approved budget during the year. Provide inputs on continuous improvement in efficiency
- Have adequate resources available for achieving optimal execution and planning of quality testing
- Participate in QC leadership team to develop and implement QC strategies and have focus on the end-to-end business results
- Participate in global QC networks
- Obtain and maintain appropriate laboratory accreditations to facilitate international seed movement and serve as a representative in relevant seed testing organizations (e.g. NSHS, ISHI, ISTA)
- Work in conjunction with the global QC development team, and QC technical experts to develop and validate internal testing protocols.
- Secure a timely execution of all maintenance and sustenance programs together and based upon maintenance reports and capacity demands provide inputs of investments needed in your labs
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- A MSc or PhD in a relevant field is preferred, but applicants with B.S. degree and commensurate experience will be considered; relevant fields of study include molecular biology, virology, plant pathology and other related fields
- Experience with managing a large, diverse team
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proficient with Microsoft office suite
- Experience with SAP preferred
Critical knowledge
- Effective communication to develop constructive relationships
- Understanding quality control laboratory management practices
- Good knowledge of testing methods and technologies especially referring to molecular-based testing
- Understanding of quality management systems (e.g. ISO)
- Experience with Lean Laboratory principles
- Knowledge of National and International Seed Laws and Quality Standards
- Experience in an international work environment; ability and passion to engage with various and diverse cultures and work habits.
Critical Capabilities
- Decision-making with a focus on quality and budget
- HSE, result and quality driven
- Change management skills
- Good communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders
- Coaching, leadership & teamwork skills
- Work well under pressure
- Willing and able to travel internationally
- 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, 9 Paid Holidays, 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
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