Team lead - SSV Processing

At Syngenta Vegetables and Flowers, we're cultivating tomorrow's diversity through innovative breeding that brings vibrant colors to gardens and nutritious vegetables to tables worldwide. We combine centuries of seed heritage with cutting-edge innovation to develop resilient, high-performing varieties that thrive in diverse climates. Join us in shaping the future of sustainable horticulture, where every seed holds the potential to enhance lives through better nutrition and natural beauty.

Roles & Responsibility

• Support to Line Manager and Lead to execute Seed processing activities following applicable standards and procedures meeting the functional objective, budget and timeline.
• Build strong relationships and work closely with internal stakeholders & teams to ensure that delivery meets the needs of internal & external customers.
• Oversee daily seed processing operations including cleaning, Blending, Treatment & coating, Drying and seed disinfection process.
• Regularly interact with supply planning teams for efficient shop floor planning & to maintain inventory levels of ready seeds and Bulk readiness for packing as per demand file.
• Coordinate with shop floor team and plan daily / weekly processing activities on floor, considering demand file and RAW inventory.
• Ensure to follow all preset quality protocols and implement in processing operations. Address & report quality issues promptly and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor the quality of processed seeds to ensure they meet purity, germination, and Seed -health standards.
• In consultation with Line Manager, arrange need based document review & implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for seed processing operations.
• Organize and ensure to maintain hygiene & cleanliness on processing shopfloor facility (5S)
• Regularly monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to processing efficiency and production output.
• Review process orders to ensure correct SAP postings.
• Identify training needs for processing staff and facilitate skill development opportunities
• Provide on job training to operators, subordinates & coordinate for equipment troubleshooting in a timely manner to avoid any delays and standby time.
• Make timely decisions to improve productivity by maximizing equipment utilization and optimizing maintenance schedules

Accountabilities

• Maintain bulk readiness by having 90 days of processed stock for supply at any point of time.
• Identify and recommend equipment upgrades or new technologies to improve efficiency
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards
• Complete the processing of all RAW batches within 120 days after Goods Receipts in system.                 
• Practice and monitor SOP’s for achieving full compliance and functional excellence in key areas           
• Generates effective communications, good relations and a positive image with internal stake holders, suppliers and co-workers, promoting teamwork. 

• Authorised to identify and initiate corrective action of non-conformance in documentation, design, equipment, facilities, and processes including those activities covered by the Quality System;  

 HSE, Compliance and Documentation

• Train the processing team on HSE policy and Standards
• Ensure all Near Misses, Unsafe acts and conditions are captured and reported timely to promote safety first culture in plant
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure proper use of engineering, administrative and personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Stay updated on changes in seed processing regulations and industry best practices
• Manage proper & safe handling and disposal of seed treatments and chemicals
• Conduct regular safety training and drills for the processing team

Knowledge, experience & capabilities

• Minimum Graduate Degree in any Engineering / Agriculture sciences / Seed Technology
• Having min. 3+ years’ experience on shop floor, preferably in vegetable seed industry
• Must be having excellent analytical & communication skills.
• Preferably to have sound knowledge in Seed Processing technologies and seed disinfection operations
• A dynamic & determined individual, highly driven, committed and results-orientated with significant pace, energy and confidence

Critical success factors & key challenges

• Maintain productivity and defect free seed for treatment, drying and packing.
• Sound knowledge in seed processing
• The flexibility and adaptability to be able to respond rapidly to unexpected events, and the ability to develop creative solutions to problems.
• Able to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style.
• Flexible working in shifts and ready to operate for 6 days in week considering business requirement.
• Promote safety and quality culture within and outside team

Note: 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, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

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