Syngenta Group

agriculture

Teamlead-SSVProcessing

Nuthankal, India FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Team lead - SSV Processing at Syngenta Group. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Support to Line Manager and Lead to execute Seed processing activities. Oversee daily seed processing operations including cleaning, Blending, Treatment & coating, Drying and seed disinfection process”

What You'll Achieve.

meeting the functional objective, budget and timeline; Maintain bulk readiness by having 90 days of processed stock for supply at any point of time; Complete the processing of all RAW batches within 120 days after Goods Receipts in system; Maintain productivity and defect free seed for treatment, drying and packing; Promote safety and quality culture within and outside team

Industry & Context.

agriculture
Problems you'll solve

analytical & communication skills; develop creative solutions to problems

Eligibility Requirements

Flexible working in shifts and ready to operate for 6 days in week considering business requirement

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Graduate Degree in any Engineering / Agriculture sciences / Seed Technology, min. 3+ years’ experience on shop floor, preferably in vegetable seed industry, excellent analytical & communication skills

Nice to Have

sound knowledge in Seed Processing technologies and seed disinfection operations

What You'll Do.

Support to Line Manager and Lead to execute Seed processing activities

Oversee daily seed processing operations including cleaning

Drying and seed disinfection process

Ensure to follow all preset quality protocols and implement in processing operations

Monitor the quality of processed seeds to ensure they meet purity

and Seed -health standards

Arrange need based document review & implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for seed processing operations

Organize and ensure to maintain hygiene & cleanliness on processing shopfloor facility (5S)

Review process orders to ensure correct SAP postings

Provide on job training to operators

subordinates & coordinate for equipment troubleshooting

Make timely decisions to improve productivity by maximizing equipment utilization and optimizing maintenance schedules

Maintain bulk readiness by having 90 days of processed stock for supply at any point of time

Complete the processing of all RAW batches within 120 days after Goods Receipts in system

Practice and monitor SOP’s for achieving full compliance and functional excellence in key areas

Identify and initiate corrective action of non-conformance in documentation

Train the processing team on HSE policy and Standards

Ensure all Near Misses

Unsafe acts and conditions are captured and reported timely

Enforce safety protocols and ensure proper use of engineering

administrative and personal protective equipment (PPE)

Manage proper & safe handling and disposal of seed treatments and chemicals

Conduct regular safety training and drills for the processing team

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Build relationships and work closely with internal stakeholders & teams to ensure that delivery meets the needs of internal & external customers; Generates effective communications, good relations and a positive image with internal stake holders, suppliers and co-workers, promoting teamwork

Communication Scope

excellent analytical & communication skills

Full Job Description

At Syngenta Vegetables and Flowers, we're cultivating tomorrow's diversity through innovative breeding that brings vibrant colors to gardens and nutritious vegetables to tables worldwide. We combine centuries of seed heritage with cutting-edge innovation to develop resilient, high-performing varieties that thrive in diverse climates. Join us in shaping the future of sustainable horticulture, where every seed holds the potential to enhance lives through better nutrition and natural beauty. Roles & Responsibility * Support to Line Manager and Lead to execute Seed processing activities following applicable standards and procedures meeting the functional objective, budget and timeline. * Build strong relationships and work closely with internal stakeholders & teams to ensure that delivery meets the needs of internal & external customers. * Oversee daily seed processing operations including cleaning, Blending, Treatment & coating, Drying and seed disinfection process. * Regularly interact with supply planning teams for efficient shop floor planning & to maintain inventory levels of ready seeds and Bulk readiness for packing as per demand file. * Coordinate with shop floor team and plan daily / weekly processing activities on floor, considering demand file and RAW inventory. * Ensure to follow all preset quality protocols and implement in processing operations. Address & report quality issues promptly and implement corrective actions. * Monitor the quality of processed seeds to ensure they meet purity, germination, and Seed -health standards. * In consultation with Line Manager, arrange need based document review & implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for seed processing operations. * Organize and ensure to maintain hygiene & cleanliness on processing shopfloor facility (5S) * Regularly monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to processing efficiency and production output. * Review process orders to ensure correct SAP postings. * Identify

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