Production Technician

Company Description

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.

Job Description

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, the Seeds Production team is currently seeking a Warehouse Processing Lead in Amboy, MN.

You will help shape the future of agriculture by:
Producing a reliable supply of high-quality seed by executing production plant tasks assigned by Plant Management. Organize, perform, and lead in assigned departments to ensure all required processes, procedures and production requirements are met. Position will take on several roles based upon field production practices, plant processing requirements and distribution needs.  Manage field operations, seed receiving, and conditioning equipment operations to ensure that all seed is properly handled and conditioned so the highest quality seed will be packaged to meet sale demands.

Accountabilities

• Work in conditioning, treating, packaging, or other areas to meet facility needs
• Responsible for maintaining, documenting, and adherences to established plant procedures
• Responsible for product quality assessments and adherence to product specifications
• All seed picked and transported to specified area is identified accurately and checked against production order
• Fill all orders per production order instructions
• Ensure all clean-downs and changeovers are done correctly to eliminate any product mixture
• Track and monitor potential quality lots through disposition of product
• Conduct seed testing and reporting activities, to maintain company quality standards
• Responsible for product quality assessments and adherence to product specifications
• Inventory management and tracking
• Picking and pooling of shipments
• Physical inventory and seed return operations
• Forklift operation
• Development and execution of processing plans required to meet key business strategies and product availability requirements
• Proactive communication both interdepartmentally and cross functionally to assure that field and processing efforts are performed in a manner consistent with accommodating business demands and requirements
• A proactive response when seed is not meeting approved Product Specifications standards
• Rigorous Plant and Equipment R & M scheduling and tracking
• Diligent continuous improvement processing efforts with accompanying employee motivations
• Timely execution and provisions of informational requirements
• Adherence to Lean principles and ways of working
• Strict adherence to HSE protocols and all corporate policies and processes

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent experience required
• Flexibility to work OT when needed
• An Agricultural or Warehousing background is also preferred but not required
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to be forklift certified
• Detail/Accuracy Oriented - All procedures and policies must be understood and followed. Data entry into data management systems must be accurate due to decisions being made by other departments based on the information given
• Excellent communication skills (work well with co-workers on plant tasks and in field production management with farmer growers)
• Excellent organization skills (plan out work and conditioning schedules that will best utilize the plant and receiving storage capacities)
• Collaborates across boundaries - Collaborates effectively across organizational and functional boundaries, and leverages diversity.
• Ability to make timely, effective decisions
• Ability to remain flexible and responsive when faced with multiple urgent requests due to change in schedule because of weather or variety changes
• Self-motivated and Driven
• Individual must be authorized to work in the United States for Syngenta without work authorization sponsorship now or in the future.
• Knowledge of office functions and processes, including MS Office, MS Databases