Operations Specialist Trait Introgression

Company Description

Syngenta is one of the world’s leading agriculture companies. Our ambition is to help safely feed the world while taking care of the planet. We aim to improve the sustainability, quality and safety of agriculture with world class science and innovative crop solutions. Our technologies enable millions of farmers around the world to make better use of limited agricultural resources. Syngenta is part of Syngenta Group with 53,000 people in more than 100 countries and is working to transform how crops are grown. Through partnerships, collaboration and The Good Growth Plan we are committed to accelerating innovation for farmers and nature, striving for carbon neutral agriculture, helping people stay safe and healthy and partnering for impact. To learn more visit www.syngenta.com and www.goodgrowthplan.com. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/Syngenta.

Job Description

• Execute the Trait Introgression operational seeds to seeds activities at the respective site for all fast-cycling MAIC projects (full, T&F, stack, MATS) in collaboration with Ops TI Lead, supporting respective crops.
• Execute crop planning and TI resourcing at the respective site.
• Secure and update the administration data in relevant Syngenta IT applications (VEGA, MINT, SPIRIT, Starlims, …)
• Capture all operational data in enterprise IT systems and tools, and assist to monitor operational KPIs regularly to secure success of TI conversions and TI pipeline delivery
• Secure fit-for-purpose TI operational processes and infrastructure by proposing improvements when needed to deliver on quality, quantity and throughput.
• Contribute to optimize and streamline the TI processes in close partnership with TI Operations Lead for respective crops.
• Contribute to translate crop demand into an operational work plan including defining crop cycles, and look after to transplant the selecting plants at each cycle according to molecular marker results. 
• Contribute to translate crop demand into operational resource needs (infrastructures, FTEs…), create rolling planning forecasts for crop cycle, FTE need, surface need, seed shipments, and beyond.  follow up and update annual resourcing plan for greenhouses (workers and plants numbers…) in IT applications (Vega e.g).

Qualifications

Critical Knowledge:

• BS degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Sciences or related field and ≥ 5 years of experience
• Critical Experience: 
• Proven experience in crop/germplasm management (such as nursery management and breeding cycle logistics) and/or TI in R&D setting (preferably applied to breeding programs)
• Experience in managing operational processes including management of infrastructure and relevant resources (people…)
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Demonstrated ability to identify critical issues and engage with cross functional stakeholders to solve problems in timely manner

Critical Capabilities:

• Data and digital fluency to effectively capture data and manage TI process using appropriate IT systems
• Results orientation and drive to deliver high quality trait conversions to enrich the germplasm pipeline
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage complex processes requiring alignment between multi-functional teams
• Agility and willingness to change plans and meet critical delivery timelines
• Ability to work effectively in multi-cultural teams and drive results in global team settings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and local languages
• Adherence to all company, state and governmental stewardship and regulatory requirements to maintain our freedom to operate (FTO)

Behaviour Critical Capabilities:

• Ability to federate around a common goal
• Autonomy, can-do attitude, and drive to get things done
• Multi-cultural environment appreciation
• Leadership capabilities
• Flexibility
• High ethic, transparent work style

Critical Leadership Capabilities:

•  Lead others
• Passion for Customers, Determined Execution, Growth for all, How matters, Long View

Additional Information

HSE Critical capabilities for the role:

•  Completes the work processes according to the Syngenta HSE Policy, Safety Standards, Environmental policy (and GSPP) & QM commitment and accountability.