Syngenta Group
agriculture
OperationsManager
“Operations Manager at Syngenta Group. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, operational metrics, resource planning. Provide comprehensive leadership and strategic oversight of all Seeds Development operations. Drive integrated operational excellence in nurseries, field production, seed processing, and distribution”
What You'll Achieve.
achieve organizational objectives; maintain operational excellence; support seed production for Syngenta
Industry & Context.
Ability to leverage metrics, KPIs, and analytics to identify operational trends and system bottlenecks
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, or a related field, at least 5 years of experience in agricultural operations, Demonstrated leadership capabilities in overseeing, motivating, and developing employees, effectively resolving conflicts, delegating responsibilities, fostering collaborative relationships across nursery teams and other site functions, Advanced project management capabilities to handle complex, overlapping activities with tight timelines, ensuring adherence to multiple operational, regulatory, and compliance protocols simultaneously, Excellent collaboration abilities when working with varied teams, including breeders, Regulatory, HSE, and quality assurance groups, Ability to leverage metrics, KPIs, and analytics to identify operational trends and system bottlenecks
Nice to Have
preferably in seed production or plant breeding environments
What You'll Do.
Provide comprehensive leadership and strategic oversight of all Seeds Development operations
Drive integrated operational excellence in nurseries
Ensure highest quality standards
regulatory compliance
and sustainable practices
Direct the execution of end-to-end operations at the Stanton
Ensure alignment with North America Seeds Development objectives and business goals
Drive cross-functional integration and workflow efficiency
Eliminate monitor site KPIs to identify and implement corrective actions
Manage the overall site budget (CapEx and OpEx)
Ensure cost optimization
and financial accountability
Lead talent management
and leadership development for direct reports
Ensure technical training delivery across all operational areas
Ensure site-wide compliance with corporate policies
Lead crisis management and business continuity planning
Represent Stanton operations in senior leadership meetings
Maintain strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
Lead organizational change initiatives
Coordinate with regional/corporate functions to standardize processes and leverage best practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
fostering collaborative relationships across nursery teams and other site functions; working with varied teams, including breeders, Regulatory, HSE, and quality assurance groups; Maintain strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders (government, industry, and service providers); coordinate with regional/corporate functions to standardize processes and leverage best practices
Process & Methodology
Advanced project management capabilities to handle complex, overlapping activities with tight timelines
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