Lead SSV vegetable seeds production in assigned country/region
Create/maintain grower network to successfully build Vegetable Seed production capabilities in the assigned country/region.
Continually improve production network by developing innovative ways to produce seeds with Growers and vendors to meet Syngenta鈥檚 needs
Identify and develop new areas and growers/vendors to secure long term production
Contribute to Regional Veg production strategy to deliver sustainable long term business objectives
Working closely with GSPS, Pathologists, Direct procurement, Plant Operations, Quality, Breeders and MoMs
Be a part of the Country Veg Seeds Production Leadership Team
Advance, professionalize and standardize the ways of working across SSV crops.
Implement the production Models and develop new ways of working collaborativel with global supply and procurement
Planning and delivery of given Seed Production
Organize and scale up male flower and pollen supply and post-harvest operations initiatives to strengthen reliable supply and IP security of varieties in scope
Organize and execute production and supply of healthy young plants to all India production orders with full proof IP security systems in place
Secure and reliable production of NPI products in scope and provide desirable technical data to product advancement and marketing teams
Recruit, train and develop full-time and non-full-time employees to deliver the targets
Ensure compliance with internal control standards in all activities
Hold accountability for the delivery of the budgeted savings and for putting savings
pipeline in place
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Develop production strategies for each crop and location in the assigned area to meet production reliabilities, quality and timeliness.
Identify gaps between current ways of working and the production strategy. Implement a correction plan to address the gaps in coordination with stakeholders
Field Visits: Regular production field visits and partnering with field production staff to ensure trial data are calibrated and relevant to business, as well as visits with sales staff and customers to understand customer needs.
Communication: Develop and maintain communication with various functions within Syngenta, such as Research and Development, GCPS, Supply Planning, Operations, MOM, Parent Seeds, Quality Control, and Marketing and Sales. This includes other relevant sectors in the seed industry and universities.
Data Analysis: Analyze data and prepare reports/presentations for delivery to internal and external department customers.
Competitive Awareness: Maintain an awareness of competitive developments and key technologies in the seed production and adjacent industries, along with external technology institutions to ensure that innovations are identified, evaluated, and implemented.
Health Safety & Environment (HSE): Ensure full Health Safety & Environment (HSE) compliance and promote environmentally sustainable solutions.
Personal Development: Attend Company sanctioned and/or external training
seminars, as agreed upon with Supervisor, for development of personal and technical
skills.
Syngenta Representation: Build trust inside the company and in the local community,
showing ethical considerations and Syngenta values are reflected in company
activities.
Production Instructions: Development of production instruction and product profile for
crops grown in the region.