Global Head of Quality Control

About Syngenta

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs.  

Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold.  

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.  

About Us

Please note: preferred support locations for this role are in Boise, ID or Woodland, CA.

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 this challenge, the team at Syngenta is seeking a Global Head of Quality Control.   

This role will lead Global Quality testing for Vegetable & Flower Seeds, to deliver accurate quality testing and align with business priorities and customer needs.

Accountabilities

• Define the strategy of Quality Control testing to meet the needs of P&S, M&S and R&D departments by providing high quality data on time with optimal cost efficiency.
• Accountable for department budget (OPEX and CAPEX) and their yearly execution.
• Participate actively to the strategy of the Quality Management Department as a member of its leadership team.
• Lead a global team in the Quality Control functions to ensure delivery of excellence in quality testing.
• Establish consistent practices and protocols aligned to the needs of vegetable seeds customers and in line with industry standards and phytosanitary requirements. 
• Transform the current global seed testing footprint into a focused, fit for purpose organization set up to meet current and future needs for the business unit with customer focus and efficiency.
• Ensure necessary accreditations are established and maintained to support business sustainability and growth.
• Drive continuous improvement to address operational efficiency and quality failures.
• Operate globally integrated systems and process to guide production, commercial, and OU objectives, and to facilitate strategic improvement programs
• Ensure full compliance on HSE, quality and security standards. Secure a safe and healthy work environment and process execution at all places according to Syngenta HSE standards.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a 4-year degree. A MSc or PhD in a relevant field is highly preferable.  
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Vegetable Seeds Quality Environment and/or experience in leadership at a senior level.
• Established track record in managing operational and organizational change.
• Proven command of vegetable seed testing issues and phytosanitary rules and regulations required to move seed around the globe.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong industry relations and track record of pertinent vegetable seeds testing and phytosanitary requirements.
• Understanding of quality control laboratory management practices.
• Understanding of quality management systems (e.g. ISO).
• Knowledge of National and International Seed Laws and Quality Standards.
• Experience in an international work environment; ability and passion to engage with various and diverse cultures and work habits.

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits                                    

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Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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