Syngenta Seeds

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.

ROLE PURPOSE

• Responsible for overall Site Services support at Nuthankal site in the areas of Facility, Canteen, Transportation, Real Estate including liaison with Govt authorities.
• Executing the Admin activities by proper coordination with all stake holders & ensuring smooth functionality of the site.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Facilities Management: Coordinate and ensure facility management which includes:

• House Keeping by maintaining proper checklist and ensuring it is followed.
• Technical services for EPABX system, Voice mail system (AMC), Telephones by carrying out AMC contracts, gardening, landscaping, bringing new aesthetic looks to the site,
• Canteen administration by following SOP and having periodic canteen committee meetings, maintaining food quality, hygiene, and compliance.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and corporate for purchase of cars, repair and maintenance of cars, car hire, pool car management & Insurance, employee transportation, Ambulance services.
• Manage monthly hired vehicles keeping the cost controls in place as per approved budgets.
• Courier & Dispatch: Mailing of Local, domestic & International documents. Manage the contracts align with procurement for the renewals and finalizing of the contracts in a timely manner.
• Preparation of Admin Annual budget in due coordination with Site leaders and Finance Dept. to allocate expenses cost center wise.

Liaising with Government & Local Authorities:

• Act as strong interface to successfully run a smooth operation between all security vendors and Nuthankal Site Management as per the resp. service level agreement.
• Coordinate with PMC for various licenses viz. Factory, contractor labor, PCB, Panchayath, Seeds, APMC etc.
• Responsible for Real Estate related matters for Nuthankal site in the areas of (obtaining pahanis, property tax payments, carrying out Govt survey, representing the local govt authorities as required)
• Coordinate and lead site working committees like Food, POSH, Events transport committees etc.
• Escalate all abnormal activities / matters on real time basis to seniors for appropriate advice and guidance.

Industrial Relations & Employee Relations

• Update and track the licenses/certificates renewal status and ensure to display on the display boards and keep all the soft copy in folder.
• Coordinating with the CSR function in and around site and take care of the Syngenta branding activities as and when required. Forming CSR committee and initiating regular meetings with the team members and carrying out survey at nearby villages to understand the requirements and support wherever appropriate by promoting the image of the company.
• Partnering with business in sustainability engagement in the site and work with the HSE team in driving the programs and completing the agreed milestones.
• Ensure carrying out employees Health awareness program, vaccination drives, in coordination with HSE & Wellness center.
• Team engagement activities such as birthday bashes, long standing awards, calendar events proposed by facility contractor are conducted as per the timelines.
• Being a Standard Owner of ‘Communication & Consultation’, ensure to update and share the information at site through notice boards & other sources.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Critical Knowledge & Education:  

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in any fields.
• Good skill knowledge computer program Word/Excel/PowerPoint. 
• Basic knowledge of administration related activities like organizing office meetings/seminars
• Good coordination / Lisa on skills to interact with Internal & External stakeholders.
• Good understanding of Local laws related to factory.
• Experience in handling administrative activities decision making.

Critical Skills:

• Service minded, pleasant personality, good listening & interpersonal skills.
• Proactive attitude and a strong motivation towards working with all stake holders at site.
• Ability to use computers and to work disciplined with database management.
• Ability to work in a multicultural, de-centralized and multifunctional team.
• High attention to detail and consistency in performance
• Ability to Communicate effectively (verbal and written) in English.

Critical Experience:

• Some experience from working practically with administration activities in earlier role.
• Supporting travel management, town hall and connect sessions with site teams.
• Cost savings initiatives against budgets.

People are at the heart of what we do:

• Once a year Full body check
• Competitive insurance scheme
• Employee assistance program – to take care of your and your loved ones mental health
• Paid Vacation of 30days, 12 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, compassionate leaves
• Education assistance – for your career growth
• People first culture translated into ‘Most Preferred place to work 2022-23 by Times group’

Note: 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, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

To learn more visit: www.syngenta.com and www.good-growth-plan

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