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.

Location: Poncitlán, Jalisco, Mexico

Make the difference:

The individual in this role will be responsible for leading teams focused on the safe execution of field operational activities (germplasm management in open cultivation), seed processing, and administrative operation. He or she will have the responsibility to define the capabilities of the teams for experimental seed production, with the highest quality and within the available budget. In addition, he/she will be responsible for managing the demands of different stakeholders, as well as being responsible for capex investment plans for improvements in HSE operational efficiency. He/She will be responsible for securing all permits and operations licenses related to Syngenta's search site in the region.

Through the values ​​Passion for customers, Long View & How matters you will live and experience more of us

Here is how this role will be critical to our business:

• Recruit, hire and train people from different roles and direct subordinates. Promote the continuous development of direct subordinates through development plans, continuous learning and direct mentoring;

• Supervise field tests and related activities to ensure that standards and deadlines are met for the production of experimental seeds;

• Align resources to maintain the proper functioning of office structures, workshops, sheds, laboratories, and processing area;

• Carry out capex strategic planning as well as the plan for implementing improvements in structures and capacities, ensuring all permissions and certifications for performing work;

• Align resources and work plans within teams and manage the operational budget of the site for each role;

• Responsible for ensuring the monitoring processes and biosafety requirements of the research station; ensures that all employees are properly trained and qualified to work with research materials;

• Support and model a team culture that meets or exceeds Syngenta's standards for HSE and Stewardship;

• Work to establish a connection with the local community in which you live and work representing Syngenta as the "Partner of Choice"

At Syngenta Group we are highly people focused – we look for professionals who are engaged, collaborative and excellent in execution. Leaders are expected to communicate effectively, develop teams and lead by example. Our industry and our function are changing rapidly so we are looking for new team members with a strong desire to develop themselves.

Essential for this position:

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy or related areas with 10 or more years of experience in agricultural research and/ or experimental seed production;
• Master, MBA or postgraduate in Genetic Improvement/Agronomy/Data Science/Process Improvement or related areas;
• Excellent organization capacity;
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
• Solid experience in the coordination/ management of Capex Projects;
• Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams;
• Leadership skills, people management, operational planning, effective communication;
• Willingness and motivation to learn, implement changes and use new technologies;
• History of implementation of continuous improvements and innovations;
• Advanced English.
• Driver’s license.

Beyond just believing in the power of diversity, Syngenta Group promotes an inclusive culture that includes differences in all its forms. We believe that the feeling of belonging allows people to become their best version, building an increasingly welcoming and productive environment.

All qualified candidates will be considered for our positions, without distinction of race, gender, age, nationality or disability.

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