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. 

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta's SE Production Operations Team is seeking a Site Manager in Iowa City, IA.

The Site Manager will manage all processes of corn seed production for a Production Facility to ensure a high-quality, reliable supply of seed at agreed costs. Foster an operational culture founded on HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment), Quality, Business Improvement, and policy. This role defines the Site strategy and works closely with Production and Supply Leadership to develop the future direction aligned with the overall strategy.

Accountabilities:

• Develop and execute the site strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate all phases of field and plant activities, including grower contracting, field operations, harvest, drying, conditioning, treating, packaging, rework, and distribution.
• Drive modernization and automation initiatives, including the integration of AI for data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with other sites to implement standardization of processes and best practices across locations.
• Foster an operational culture focused on Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), Quality, and Continuous Improvement.
• Ensure people, processes, and systems are in place to achieve operational goals and meet inventory accuracy standards.
• Implement and maintain Quality Management Systems, conduct audits, and apply learnings from reviews and observations.
• Develop and lead Continuous Improvement programs to enhance efficiency and safety.
• Manage operating budgets, monitor variances, and propose capital investments that deliver HSE, quality, and financial ROI.
• Recruit, develop, and retain talent; implement succession planning and performance management programs.
• Ensure compliance with all policies and protocols.
• Demonstrate strong leadership by addressing challenges directly and fostering a culture of accountability.

• Degree required: Agronomy, Ag Engineering, Ag Economics, or Engineering preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in a leadership role.
• Previous experience as a Site Manager, Plant Manager, or Operations Manager preferred in a Life Science or chemical operation.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement Processes.
• Proven background in effective leadership in safety, quality, and cost control delivery.
• Competency in coaching and developing people.
• Development of a Site Business/Improvement Plan.
• Digital analytics and business software skills.
• Customer-Focused: Responsive to the needs of internal and external customers, particularly dealers and customers in their geographic distribution area.
• Authorization to work in the United States for Syngenta without work authorization sponsorship now or in the future is required.

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI

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, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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