Syngenta is a Global Agribusiness company with its headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. We are a market leader in the breeding and production of Seeds and Cuttings of the high-quality pot and bedding plants. In Kenya, we have two production Sites; Kenya Cuttings Limited based in Thika, and Pollen Limited based in Ruiru.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accountable for the Production Research Program for Veg (+Corn and DFC when they get back into our portfolio) - Research for new genetic trials, new technology screening and developing crop production & processing improvement programs to improve productivity.
• Prepares annual crop calendars based on Bio-Plan/Veg Plan and budget estimates for providing input to drive business requirements.
• Oversees the implementation of the crop calendars to fulfil the planned volumes within the desired timelines.
• Leads the team reporting to him/her in improving scientific standards and analytical capabilities including experimental design & reporting, standardized metrics, and upscaling/change management processes to realize reliable results.
• Ensures the sustained use and improvement of the data management system aimed at providing critical metrics for management and planning.
• Develops 'Crop Production' Best Practice Protocols in liaison with the breeders and secures new technologies aimed to deliver the seed development pipeline.
• Communicates technical results effectively throughout the Veg, DFC, and Corn organizations to enable business decisions implementation and training to users where applicable.
• Prioritizes and ensures resource optimization through effective essential collaboration with Field Crops (Cereals), P&S Veg., and flowers organizations where applicable.
• Ensures appropriate, adequate, and continuous training of the team and necessary succession management to secure business continuity.
• Supports regional quality and technology teams in troubleshooting and conducting RCAs when significant deviations in protocol performance occur.
• Ensures HSE rules and regulations and champions the implementation of Syngenta HSE policy in all decisions and activities, thereby contributing to a corporate culture of Health, Safety, environmental consciousness, and general sustainability.
• Ensures awareness creation and compliance with the various company code of conducts.
• Ensures compliance to phytosanitary regulations.
• Drives the sustenance of the GSPP accreditation for the Tomato seed section of the operations.
• Any other tasks & projects as may be allocated/assigned from time to time

Skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in science in horticulture/seed technology/ plant breeding/Agronomy/ plant physiology or similar course
• Masters qualification will be an added advantage.
• 7-10 year in plant breeding and seed production
• Ability to adapt to rapid changes
• Good organization, communication and analytical skills
• Computer literate
• Ability to solve problems in a timely manner
• Project management

Personal Attributes;

• Open minded and attentive to details.
• Innovative, objective, and self-driven.
• High integrity is paramount.
• Ability to lead others and delegate effectively.