SPR NA Field Technology Lead

At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the production and supply team is currently seeking a SPR NA Field Technology Lead located in Waterloo, NE.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all personnel management, processes, and responsibilities are managed as a top priority, balancing the team’s priorities and resources. 
• Develop and manage a portfolio of Field Technology and Agronomy Management projects 
• Collaborate with other internal teams (SPR Parent Characterization, Parent Seeds, Production, Planning) to execute projects and develop production best practices to support the SPP 
• Develop and communicate production recommendations to the production teams. Track implementation and accuracy and perform Root Cause Analysis.  
• Maintain awareness of competitive developments and key technologies in seed production and adjacent industries, along with external technology institutions to ensure that innovations are identified, evaluated, and implemented 
• Promote field technology and agronomy knowledge sharing across regions/sites/crops 

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or related field  
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the industry, experience in Seed Production and managing people 
• Influence, develop, coach, and teach. Thorough understanding of experimental design and statistical analysis. Process improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma). Cross functional project management, seed production practices across a range of crops (corn and soybean desired) 

Critical Success Factors & Key Challenges:

• Must be able to manage and motivate a technical team of Technicians, Agronomist, Associate and Scientist, providing clear direction and leadership. 
• Must be able to work with other functions, including but not limited to Planning, Parent Seeds, Production, SPR’s Parent Characterization and Global SPR. 
• Evaluate, propose and adopt change that positively impact the company’s bottom-line by reducing cost and increasing reliability in P&S. 

What We Offer:

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do.
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Open Vacation Policy with a minimum of 15 days of vacation and up to 30 days with manager approval, plus paid holidays.
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs and Corporate Discounts among other benefits.
• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.

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