Quality Supervisor

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Job description

• Responsible for the updating, maintenance and validation of quality master data (inspection plans, test operations, inspection characteristics, batch classifications, etc) for crops and plants in his accountability.
• Maintains Product Quality Testing documentation including core processes, quality references, work instruction and standard operating procedures and guidelines.
• Communicate batch Quality Status non-conformities to pertinent business managers, per business rules.
• Schedule, assign and prioritize workload for data entry. Set appropriate deadlines.
• Monitor employee performance on a day-to-day basis. Ensure timely completion of work.
• Schedule and conduct staff meetings and individual meetings within unit to facilitate attainment of unit objectives
• Coordinate and support the QMD in the implementation of QMS within related departments based on Syngenta Quality CoPs.
• Assist the QMD in sitewide organization and coordination of all activities and information related to Quality Management System.
• Document Administrator
  • Help in setting up communication and training material (for Document Management procedure) for key stakeholders
  • Train all impacted personnel on Document Management
  • Assist authors and department document administrator to update metadata in the Seeds Reliance DM module when necessary
  • Ensure that document changes and current revision are maintained
  • Maintain centralized master list of the documents being issued.
• NC Administrator
  • Register, coordinate and verify NCs at the Seeds Reliance System.
  • Assist QMD in the monitoring of the actions from the CAPA.
• CC Administrator
  • Support Quality Manager for the generation and extraction of customer complaints from ETQ.
• Internal Audit Program Support
  • Helps in the preparation of annual audit plan and schedules, conduct Internal Audits, prepare audit reports and write nonconformity reports for HSES and Quality Department.
• Resource for Training
  • Conduct training for new hires and all employees on QCoPs and key programs on QMS and HSES.
• Global Seeds Reliance Support
• Resolve Reliance SNOW related tickets/concerns by clarifying incidents raised, determining cause of the problem, selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem, expediting correction or adjustment and following up to ensure resolution.
• Generate and report Quality KPI
• Complete all other duties as required to support Quality operations.
• Ensure data accuracy/integrity for all associated quality-related information
• Independence of judgement and integrity in relation to sampling and seed testing activities
• ISTA training for testing quality assurance
• Maintain competent working knowledge of quality transactions in SAP and in Seeds Reliance System
• Analysis of data from SAP and in Seeds Reliance System
• Working knowledge of statistical tools and data analysis
• Work with Health Safety and Environment (HSE) regarding the identification of workplace related risks and hazards
• Maintain effective working relationships within Seeds Quality and with stakeholders in Seed Operations, Supply, Parent Seeds and Seeds Production Research.

Company Description

Syngenta Seeds is one of the worldâs largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs.

Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.

Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelorâs degree from a four-year College or University in specific or technical fields of Agriculture or other relevant fields
• Minimum of 2 yearsâ experience in quality control in seed processing or in consumer goods manufacturing
• Possess a broad understanding of Seed Quality Control processes and Quality Management System
• Basic principles of quality control and Principles of Quality Assurance, QMS/ISO 9000
• Minimum of 2 yearsâ experience in quality control in seed processing or in consumer goods manufacturing
• Experience in assessing a situation, identifying issues and developing solutions that result in efficiencies and/or process improvements
• Experience with implementation of corrective and preventive action programs
• Successfully demonstrated ability to coach others with a strong self-awareness (both strengths and opportunities) and ability to self-develop
• Ability to adapt to change and work flexibly to overcome boundaries
• Strong project management skills with the ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to adjust work schedule based on business requirements
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements

Additional Information

In Syngenta we recognize that diversity and inclusion is important to our business. We embrace the unique perspective and capabilities of our employees, which will help us continue to drive innovation and achieve our business goals. Our culture enables us to create an environment of involvement, respect and connection with the communities where we operate - benefitting individual employees and the company.

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