Technical Training Coordinator - Louisiana

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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). 

Technical Training Coordinator – St Gabriel, LA – 956 

Role Purpose – 

Development and coordination of technical training needs for employees and respective job responsibilities at the St. Gabriel facility. • Incumbent will take the lead in working with department managers to determine technical training needs as well development of site-wide standardized work process.

Accountabilities – 

Operational responsibility • Will have responsibilities for working with department managers and subject "experts" to create or refine training curriculums for employees in order to ensure performance deliverables are effective and productive to a maximum degree. • Will ensure needed coordination of training for alignment and assistance with site's employee development needs. • Will provide hands-on training for special needs and projects on an as-needed basis. • May provide coaching in training methodology for other site leaders. • Will work independently as well as through department heads and team to accomplish goals • Will have freedom of design and coordination of training programs based on site leadership team direction and needs

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

This section captures the critical capabilities that an employee needs to effectively perform the role from the outset. Both technical and non-technical in nature, focus is on the needs for the role rather than capabilities of incumbents.

Critical knowledge • 4-year degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or Technical Field. Experience in Technical Training field preferred. Experience in delivery of training modules is a plus. • Experienced in working with teams and with coordination of people and projects is required. • Experience with computer systems such as SAP, Mockingbird, PeopleSoft, Intelex desired. • Previous stand-up training experience a plus. Critical experience

• Ability to work with diverse groups and diverse educational backgrounds required. • Strong verbal and written communications skills required. • Self motivating; strategic thinking; and high energy level • Ability to develop training modules based on site goals and plans, along with employees' developmental needs is required. • Ability to obtain training programs, information, and details from others in order to determine where and how value for site may be maximized. Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

• Ability to quickly understand short and long term developmental goals • Ability to communicate well with all employees • Ability to coordinate diverse groups and/or individuals & information into a common purpose and objective • Strong verbal communications skills and excellent ability to listen • Flexibility • Sense of urgency • Ability to work individually or within teams • Self motivation and personal initiative • Organizational abilities • Ability to encourage and engage people • Strategic thinking

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