Seed Production Crop leader

• Lead and develop a team of production specialists, ensuring a positive and safe work environment.
• Be a key member in a multinational and multi stakeholder organization
• Lead by example and develop a data driven organization
• Manage, organize, and control all pepper seed production activities, ensuring efficient operational execution, compliance with quality standards, and timely delivery of production targets.

Accountabilities

• Ethics, HSE, GSPP and QM Commitment and accountability. Perform all tasks in a compliant manner with company safety policies, including completing all required training sessions and attending local safety meetings.
• Establish and manage the weekly planning of the department in coordination with the team to ensure optimal workforce allocation and field productivity.
• Organize, control, and verify all pepper seed production operations, from sowing to harvest, ensuring efficiency, high seed quality results, and compliance with quality standards.
• Lead and supervise field teams on a daily basis, monitoring performance, productivity, and task execution in the field.
• Ensure close field follow-up of crops to guarantee optimal agronomic performance, yield, and seed quality.
• Participate in the control and verification of parental line purity in assigned crops.
• Carry out accurate production estimations and monitor yield and productivity indicators.
• Collect, analyze, and manage production and field data to support decision-making, performance tracking, and continuous process improvement.
• Identify opportunities for process and productivity improvement and contribute to the implementation of improved agronomic and operational practices.
• Train, coach, and onboard newly hired employees, ensuring skills development, productivity, and adherence to procedures.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders regarding production progress, quality performance, and operational needs.
• Inspect crops regularly for diseases, pests, and physiological disorders, ensuring timely corrective actions.
• Ensure team safety, compliance with HSE standards, and a safe working environment in all field activities.
• Responsible for establishing and managing variety reproductions in accordance with technical, quality, and productivity requirements.

Coach/mentor direct reports and contribute towards employee skill development and engagement on day-to-day basis. Participate in recruiting or people initiatives as appropriate.

Critical success factors & key challenges

• Flexibility and resourcefulness in a fast paced, team-oriented work environment.
• A demonstrated work ethic that strives for excellence in productivity, accuracy, timeliness, and innovation.
• Ability to work both independently and in team situations.
• Ability to use data to drive decision making process.
• Strong communication and networking skills.

Knowledge, Experience & Capabilities

Critical Knowledge:

• MS degree in Agronomy, Plant Sciences or related field, or BS degree and ≥ 5 years of experience

Critical Experience:

Knowledge, Experience & Capabilities

Critical Knowledge:

• MS degree in Agronomy, Plant Sciences or related field, or BS degree and ≥ 5 years of experience

Critical Experience:

Experience in farming or management of research field operations.

• Experience in agricultural research.
• People management experience to effectively lead team of permanent and temporary employees
• Experience in managing operational processes including management of infrastructure and relevant resources
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Demonstrated ability to identify critical issues and engage with cross functional stakeholders to solve problems in timely manner

Critical Capabilities:

• MS Office tools and digital fluency to effectively capture data and manage the cropping trials using appropriate IT systems
• Results orientation and drive to deliver high quality of cropping and young plant production
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage complex processes requiring alignment between multi-functional teams
• Agility and willingness to change plans and meet critical delivery timelines
• Ability to work effectively in multi-cultural teams and drive results in global team settings
• Ability to work on problems where situation or data requires an in-depth analysis of various factors.
• Ability to have a multi-year track record of high yield or quality performance, when compared to like areas / growers. Prevents problems before they occur.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and local language
• Ability and motivation to learn new technologies. (Irrigation systems, climatic control ..)

Must be available for unscheduled work based on field conditions and weather (including weekends).

Behaviour Critical Capabilities:

• Ability to federate around a common goal
• Autonomy, can-do attitude, and drive to get things done
• Multi-cultural environment appreciation

HSEQ Critical capabilities for the role:

• Completes the work processes according to the Syngenta HSE Policy, Safety Standards, Environmental policy and GSPP & QM commitment and accountability.