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About Syngenta

Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

About Us

We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, we are currently seeking a Plant Operations Lead in Pekin, IL.

You will help shape the future of agriculture by:

• Primarily focusing on when the site’s conditioning towers operate in order to meet company packaging targets
• Providing oversight for all functions of production and operations in relation to bulk seed and conditioning towers
• Fostering an operational culture founded on HSE (Health, Safety, and Environmental), quality and process improvement, while actively participating in the ‘Goal Zero’ safety initiative

Accountabilities

• Coordinate and direct scheduling of conditioning, reworking, packaging and treating processes with the Supply Planning Team
• Direct supervision of plant personnel including 3rd party labor force – expect 40% of time on the floor
• Coordinate tower preventative maintenance schedule with Operations Manager and Maintenance Lead
• Participate in operational and capital budget meetings/forecasts
• Hire, train, and develop full time and 3rd party employees
• Assist with management of key operations including processes from bulk storage to finished goods inventory
• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of quality systems, processes, and programs for the site operations
• SAP entry as needed
• Assist with labor planning and schedules in order to meet staffing requirements for peak season activities
• Effectively communicate equipment issues to minimize unplanned downtime
• Responsible for inventory accuracy and appearance of product coming off the line
• Assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of Quality Business Systems and processes, systems and programs for site operations
• Foster an operational culture founded on adherence to all applicable HSE and other corporate policies, procedures and guidelines. Active leadership around Syngenta’s Goal Zero initiative
• Manage inventory of packaging and treating supplies to facilitate packaging needs through shipping and order estimates
• Conduct performance reviews of direct report personnel
• Cross-functional knowledge and participation in field activities; e.g. planting, scouting, rouging, detasseling, harvest and others as assigned by plant management
• Understanding of seed labelling laws, seed certification laws and interstate shipment regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Agronomy, Ag Engineering or Ag Economics or Technology applicable fields of study
• Minimum of three years’ experience in the seed industry; with a focus in Production and Supply
• Experience with SAP
• Experience with industrial production equipment (Premier Tech bagging system, Premier Tech palletizing system, Columbia Okura palletizing system)
• Experience with SCADA and PLC systems
• Strong computer skills and ability to work in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word
• Ability to work during the days and occasional evenings/weekends during peak season.
• Must be able to travel by car/pickup.
• Ability to work in the plant and be on feet for long periods of time.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including phone, copier and computer.
• Wear appropriate PPE as required for operations in plant or the field.
• 60% of work performed in standard office.
• 40% of work performed in plant, field or meetings.

What We Offer

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• Paid Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
• A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year

Application

Please click HERE to learn more and to apply online.

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.