Site HSE - Quality Manager - Florida

There’s never been a better time to join Syngenta. Site HSE-Q Manager (Health, Safety and Environment, Quality)– Ft Myers, FL - 1140 Role Purpose Responsible for Health, Safety and Environmental Quality performance of the Plant Site. As part of the site management team ensure legal compliance, implementation of Syngenta HSE-Q standards and policies across the site and deliver sustained improvements in performance. Accountabilities: HSE
• Ensure site compliance with local, state and federal regulations and Syngenta requirements
• Provide direction, training and leadership for site
• Coordinate/manage HSE projects, e.g., New construction, waste disposal, air permitting and occasional environmental projects
• Responsible for site monthly and annual safety reporting.
• Creation and distribution of HSE communication documents, including response to accident investigations and safety alerts
• Develop, administer and communicate numerous site safety programs. Become site lead for these 
• Resource for HSE questions from site and corporate personnel
• Develop and maintain Intranet information
• Documentation and filing of site HSE reports, processes, SOP’s, audits etc

Quality Site Coordinator
• Ensure site compliance in regard to all aspects of the QBS
• Develop Plan Site Audit Schedules
• Work with other Managers to ensure training needs are met in regard to Quality and HSE 
• Ensure Data and Document control process are managed
• Maintain Master lists for CAPARS and Request for Variances
• Ensure that identification and traceability occurs throughout production plant
• Schedule and Facilitate Plant Management Reviews
• Ensure management of the customer complaint process
• Critical equipment Calibration Knowledge, experience & capabilities Critical knowledge Bilingual English/Spanish skills required 
• A four-year degree required. Equivalent job experience considered in absence of degree.
• Course work in safety or environmental issues preferred
• Experience in the seed industry preferred
• Knowledge of HSE regulations, e.g. OSHA, EPA, DOT
• Knowledge of ISO 9000 Quality Systems 
 Critical experience 
• A minimum of three years of HSE auditing/management experience
• Familiarity with seed/agricultural operations

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities 
• Ability to organize and conduct a site HSE and Quality audit
• Ability to conduct risk-analyses of HSE issues
• Ability to conduct site training programs
• Ability to write, implement and become competent lead on numerous site safety programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to network and build networks
• Good computer skills (Microsoft Office preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Decisive
• Trusted
• Customer-Focused
• Results-Oriented
• Team-Oriented
• Innovative
• Planning and organizing
• Action-oriented with good follow-up skills
• Ability to interpret legislation as it applies to agri-business
• Ability to influence and challenge constructively. Additional Information: PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• May be some periods of extended computer work
• Extended walking though site, including stairs, elevated walkways, etc., while conducting audits

WORKING CONDITIONS WHILE PERFORMING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Normal office environment
• May be exposed to heat, cold, noise and dust while performing audits and safety visits.
 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

QA Lab Manager - Minnesota

Manage, maintain, develop and optimize physiological testing protocols for both corn and soybeans. Ensure that physiological testing demands are met in a timely, reliable and cost effective manner. Develop QA testing systems that ensure consistent results across all physiological QA labs. Initiate and participate in quality improvement efforts. Provide technical training and access to Physiological testing philosophies to sales forces to the 3 distinct brands. Accountabilities • Standardize, optimize and coordinate physiological tests that are reliable, accurate, cost effective, timely and pertinent. • Communicate with QA Managers, production plants, parent seed and research staff to understand and anticipate testing demands during the peak seasons. Develop clear sample submission guidelines, to ensure evenly distributed testing loads during peak testing periods.  • Provide procedural and technical leadership for all Supply Chain personnel in quality improvement efforts. • Develop and implement new physiological testing protocols to meet the evolving needs of the business. • Calibrate 3rd party labs and develop a list of approved 3rd party labs, to facilitate outside testing when the need arises. • Validate physiological test results / procedures across all labs through routine internal calibration work. • Develop a professional, highly competent staff through motivation, continuing education and by providing a stimulating work environment. Create an environment that rewards innovative thinking within the team for continual process improvement. • Maintain, through training and testing protocols, a safe work environment in accordance with HSE policies. • Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Critical knowledge • BS / BA in biological or agricultural field is required • RST and/or RGT certification • Understanding of the linkage between production practices and physiological quality • Familiarity with state and federal seed laws and sampling techniques Critical experience • Minimum 3 years Physiological QA lab management and lab testing experience • Experience in vigor and viability testing methodologies Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities • Strong written and oral communication skills • Ability to oversee and manage the testing activities of satellite lab location(s) • Proficient with common (word processing, spreadsheet and database) computer software • Customer-Focused – ability to work cross functionally, while recognizing the requirements of a diverse customer base • Results-Oriented – provide timely, accurate and reliable data as needed • Communicative – effectively communicate QA results and trends to customer, while developing a working relationship with these customers • Team-Oriented – effective at working and communicating with numerous cross-functional groups • Innovative – ability to research, understand, develop and validate new testing protocols that meet evolving business needs • This position requires a high degree of knowledge in physiological testing methodologies, coupled with a participative management style that motivates and challenges the team to embrace change in testing technology Critical leadership capabilities • Skillfully plans, organizes and monitors performance to meet deadlines • Senses and adapts to the changing environment to achieve excellence in delivery • Prioritizes actions and ensures appropriate support and resource • Helps us see how our objectives are aligned to the company strategy and add value

• Assess and understand the physiological testing needs of the Supply Chain team • Analytical and problem solving orientation • Ability to adapt with evolving testing techniques and technologies • Maintain cost effective in-house testing for all high volume physiological testing needs • Ability to anticipate and react to emerging physiological quality issues

• A minimum of 2 years in current position is required (requirement for internal applicants only) • All applicants must be eligible to work in the US PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Occasional travel by auto and airplane WORKING CONDITIONS WHILE PERFORMING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Ability to work in field, plant, laboratory and office settings • Ability to handle high stress periods during peak testing seasons • Ability for overnight travel

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