Job description
Managing all processes of soybean seed production for a Production Facility to ensure a high quality, reliable supply of seed at agreed costs. Foster an operational culture founded on HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment), Quality, Business Improvement, and policy. This role defines the Site strategy and works closely with Production and Supply Leadership to develop future direction based on the overall strategy. Must be able to influence others by asserting own ideas; gain support and commitment from others while mobilizing people to act. Demonstrates a developed competency for coaching and developing others; has direct responsibility for developing a larger team of managerial employees. Champions continuous productivity improvements. Manages implementation of change effectively.
Duties:
- Plans, directs, and coordinates all phases of field and plant activities, including grower contracting, field operations, conditioning, treating, packaging rework and distribution.
- Defines the present and future Site Strategy.
- Leads all facets of the seeds site operations and accurately recognizes future business needs.
- Measure and report site progress weekly, recognize variances and make adjustment to either meet or exceed plan, meet inventory accuracy business goals while adhering to Quality Core Processes.
- Ensure people, processes and systems are in place to achieve these goals.
- Responsible for implementation and training of Quality Management Systems.
- Complete management reviews and ensure audit schedule is updated and audits are conducted with learning implemented.
- Develop Continuous improvement process program that drive efficiency and safety.
- Effectively implement learning’s from Non-Conformances, Observations, Audits and Management Reviews and share learning’s with the broader organization.
- Meet Operating Budgets for Operations Business Units including COG-P Budgets for Plant Fixed and Variable Costs. Responsible to report, measure and explain variances.
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.
- Degree in Agronomy, Ag Engineering, Ag Economics or Engineering preferred and 8+ years of experience in a leadership role.
- Previous experience as a Site Manager, Plant Manager or Operations manager preferred in Life Science or chemical operation.
- Experience with Continuous Improvement Processes.
- Proven background in effective leadership in safety, quality, and cost control delivery.
- Competency in coaching and developing people.
- Development of a Site Business/Improvement Plan.
- Customer-Focused: Responsive to the needs of internal and external customers, particularly dealers and customers in their geographic distribution area.
- The individual must be authorized to work in the United States for Syngenta without work authorization sponsorship now or in the future.
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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