Technical Operation Lead

Role purpose

• Execution of research project plan assigned by Biological Operation site head
• Lead specific project assignment which required by Vegetable R&D Quality Management and standard site operation
• Lead the technical support team to ensure support on each research project and seamless coordination with scientist related with technical data delivery on quality on time
• Continuously seek new way of work to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Vegetable RD operation activities

Accountabilities

• Responsible for research project activities in close collaboration with the breeding team and  operational unit
• Ensure high level of quality standards with strict follow up of protocols and standards
• Ensure effective use of local operational resources and infrastructure.
• Ensure quality and quantity standards are met and aligned to customer needs
• Ensure that all HSE and QMS  and other operational standard are met at all requirements and company standard Fully understand on Biological team strategy and project objective to deliver support on research and knowledge to improve on supporting quality.

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.

Knowledge, experience & capabilities

Critical knowledge

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English skills.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills
• Understanding the principle of crop breeding processes and activities related
• At least Master Degree/ PhD. in Agriculture Science (Plant Breeding) is preferable.
• Experienced with conventional breeding, new technology adoption in breeding will be advantage.
• Experience 7-10 years in related field  
• Have basic knowledge of safety and environmental, Agricultural and Agriculture Mechanics

Critical experience

• Ability to operate effectively across multicultural environments.
• Successful track record in leadership and management of operations.
• Experience in Safety and environments management, crop production, Agriculture Mechanics

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

• Ability to lead and unite a team.
• Ability to inspire, coach and develop team in responsibility part.
• Ability to think and work in complex structures and cultures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to partner with and influence stakeholders.
• Data and process driven.

Critical leadership capabilities

• Prioritizes actions and ensures appropriate support and resource
• Drive Results
• Senses and adapts to the changing environment to achieve excellence in delivery
• Coaches people to excel by giving clear, direct and skillful feedback
• Manages risk and is able to work with uncertainty
• Creates passion and excitement

Critical success factors & key challenges

• Create a strong team that will drive for HSE and QMS implement and operational excellence
• Deliver on a station quality requirement to met at all company standard and efficient structure.
• Build effective working relationships with other function in TH R&D team.

• Must be able to travel.
• Must be eligible to work in KhonKaen Station.
• Must sign a Non-Compete if offered this position.