Seeds Production Research Field Lead, Technology
Location: Waterloo, Nebraska, USA 
Reference: 18022451
About Syngenta
Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.
About Us
We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. 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, we are currently seeking a Seeds Production Research Field Lead – Technology in Waterloo, NE.
You will help shape the future of agriculture by:
- Providing leadership and oversight for the Seeds Production Research, Field Technology function
- Enabling yield improvement through development and implementation of field production technologies (digital, imagery, automation, agronomy, precision farming) and standardization of agronomic best-in-class practices across sites
- Driving seeds production reliability through production recommendations that are highly dependable
- Strengthening Lean Six Sigma culture within SPR (Seeds Production Research), and driving productivity in Seeds production through Lean Six Sigma
- Developing strategic external partnerships (e.g.: Universities, Suppliers, etc.)
- Driving innovation and influencing strategic priorities
Accountabilities
- Ensure that all personnel management processes and responsibilities are managed as a top priority
- Develop and manage a portfolio of Field Technology and Agronomy projects. It includes effective alignment with stakeholders, successful execution, and communication of results and recommendations
- Manage resources, third party contractors and full-time employees. Ensure appropriate balance of priorities and resources
- Collaborate with other internal teams (SPR Parent Characterization, Parent Seeds, Production) to execute projects and develop production best practices
- Develop and communicate production recommendations to the production team. Track implementation and accuracy, and perform root cause analysis
- Maintain awareness of competitive developments and key technologies in the seed production and adjacent industries, along with external technology institutions to ensure that innovations are identified, evaluated, and implemented
- Use and promote Lean Six Sigma within SPR and Seeds Operations to drive productivity
- Promote field technology and agronomy knowledge sharing across regions/sites/crops
- Ensure full HSE compliance and promote environmentally sustainable solutions
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with strong background in Agronomy and Seed Business and a minimum of 3 years of industry experience
- Lean Six Sigma certification (desired)
- Strong capability to influence, develop, coach and teach
- Thorough understanding of experimental design and statistical analysis
- Process improvement, statistical analysis, MS office suite
- Seeds production, preferable across a range of crops
- Cross functional project management
- Experience working with operational team
- Role will require travel in the USA and occasionally international
- All applicants must be eligible to work in the US
- Requires occasional lifting of up to 60 pounds during the physically demanding growing season
- Exposure to inclement weather conditions while working outside
- 40% of work performed in standard office
- 60% of work performed at production locations, field or meetings
“Visa sponsorship is not available for this position”
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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.
More positions from: Syngenta Seeds Inc. (USA) Posted from September 23, 2020 until March 23, 2021
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