Plant Operations Lead

Job Description

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 team is currently seeking a Plant Operations Lead, located in Phillips, Nebraska.

Responsibilities

• 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 50% of time on the floor.
• Coordinate tower preventative maintenance schedule with Operations Manager.
• 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 process knowledge and entry accuracy.
• 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
• Understanding of seed labelling laws, seed certification laws and interstate shipment regulations
• Leadership Experience
• Experience with industrial production equipment (Color sorters, Gravities, Premier Tech bagging system, Premier Tech palletizing system, Columbia Okura palletizing system).
• Experience with Automation/PLC systems.
• Strong detail orientation and ability to execute on a daily basis
• Strong computer skills and ability to work in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
• Individual must be authorized to work in the United States for Syngenta without work authorization sponsorship now or in the future.  

Qualifications

• Maintain Safe Work Behaviors and Environment.
• Ability to build networks with suppliers, internal site staff and stakeholders; reputation for consistent customer focus.
• Supervision of plant production to meet safety, quality, and reliability commitments, including shipping timelines.
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently dependent on job assignment
• Foster a culture of inclusion to create a positive work environment.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained to enable manufacture of high-quality products.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and as a team player
• Create a “safety first” working environment to safeguard employees, Syngenta assets and the environment.
• Ensuring seed inventory meets company requirements in terms of quantity, quality, and timelines.
• Identify areas for strategic improvement within assigned role scope.
• Ability to identify risk through process risk assessment and develop and implement risk mitigation solutions

Additional Information

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do.
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Open Vacation Policy with a minimum of 15 days of vacation and up to 30 days with manager approval, plus paid holidays.
• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs and Corporate Discounts among other benefits.
• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.

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