Team Lead Seeds Processing - Veg

Role Overview

The Seed Processing Team Lead oversees the daily operations of the seed processing facility, manages a team of processing technicians, and ensures the efficient and high-quality processing of seeds from intake to packaging.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Oversee daily seed processing operations, including cleaning, sorting, treating, and packaging
• Manage equipment utilization and maintenance schedules to meet OEE standards
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards
• Identify and recommend equipment upgrades or new technologies to improve efficiency
• Maintain a clean and organized processing facility (5S)
• Manage seed lot separation to prevent cross-contamination. Implement and oversee contamination prevention protocols
• Coordinate processing schedules to meet production targets and customer demands
• Manage inventory levels of raw seeds, treatments, and packaging materials
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to processing efficiency and output
• Manage the seed processing budget effectively by optimizing resource allocation, including labor, materials, and equipment
• Provide on job training to operators, subordinates & coordinate for equipment troubleshooting in a timely manner to avoid any delays and standby time.
• Implement and maintain strict quality control protocols & Manage seed lot separation to prevent cross-contamination. Address quality issues promptly and implement corrective actions
• Supervise, train, and mentor seed processing technicians
• Identify training needs and facilitate skill development opportunities

HSE, Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure active participation in HSE Standards and ownership in sustaining safe work environment
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Maintain accurate records of processing activities, treatments and quality tests
• Stay updated on changes in seed processing regulations and industry best practices
• Manage proper handling and disposal of seed treatments and chemicals
• Conduct regular safety training and drills for the processing team

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.

Knowledge, experience & capabilities

• Minimum Graduate Degree in Engineering Mechanical/Electrical/Agriculture
• Having min. 3+ years’ experience in managing packing or processing operations
• Must be having good analytical & communication skills.
• Hands on Experience in operating SAP
• Preferably to have knowledge on track & trace system

Critical success factors & key challenges

• Review manpower requirements time to time
• Good co-ordination with maintenance team to minimize downtime
• Maintain productivity and defect free finished goods
• Ensure safety and hygiene in the workplace
• Able to trouble shoot problems faced with machines, devices and products
• Flexible working in shifts and ready to operate for 6 days in week considering business requirement.
• Flexible travel when and where required based on business requirement.