Quality Assurance Manager/Stewardship Officer - Minnesota

Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have.

And we are looking for top talent to join our team!

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology.  The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market.  Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2 billion.  Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries.  Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). 

Quality Assurance Manager/Stewardship Officer – Stanton, MN

Role Purpose –

The purpose of this role is to provide on-site stewardship and regulatory guidance and support, protecting Syngenta from implications associated with non-compliance.

Accountabilities –

Documentation Accountabilities • Maintaining applicable stewardship and regulatory compliance documentation and records (e.g., Record of Planting, training forms, Regulated Seed Destruct forms) • Become familiar with Quality Management practices related to GM materials at the site and coordinate the development and implementation of Site Work Instructions (SWIs).  • Coordinating with internal Biotech Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance personnel to understand these requirements and ensure compliance.  • Facilitating regular reviews and updates of SWIs. Training/Education/Communication Accountabilities • Developing appropriate training materials and delivering training to local staff on stewardship and regulatory compliance requirements, including standard operating procedures, SWIs, and any unique local regulations and/or permit terms and conditions. • Facilitating QC training for personnel that will be completing SQC submissions. • Communicating related QA and Regulatory Compliance updates and issues onsite. • Leading site stewardship leadership group meetings and ensuring this group is delivering the required training to their individual work teams. • Updating Biotech Quality Assurance with current site work instructions and forms. • Representing site at relevant stewardship and regulatory compliance meetings. Monitoring and Follow Up Accountabilities • Monitoring adherence to stewardship and regulatory compliance requirements for the handling (e.g., transport, planting, harvest) of regulated materials. • Contacting appropriate internal stewardship and regulatory compliance managers when a lack of adherence with stewardship and/or regulatory compliance requirements is detected. • Initiating Corrective Preventative Action Process (CPAR) when non-conformity to regulatory compliance and stewardship requirements are reported. Participate in root cause analysis and development of appropriate response. • Site contact for internal audits/quality reviews. Performing all tasks and behaving in a manner compliant with and in support of all safety related company policies and practices, including completing all required Company training courses and attending local safety meetings.

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

Critical knowledge:

Four-year degree in an agriculturally related field. • Thorough knowledge of row crop research trials, process, methodology. • Minimum one year of experience working directly with regulated traits. • Thorough Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements required.

Critical experience:

Experience in working across diverse groups. • Experience in impacting change without direct authority.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

Excellent communication skills (verbal, in writing, etc.) • Ability to clearly communicate ideas and information

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE