Operations Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Operations Specialist to join our team focusing on small seed vegetable (SSV) conditioning Treating Packaging and seed health activities. This role requires a blend of technical expertise leadership skills and a commitment to safety and quality standards.

Safety and Compliance

• Adhere to all applicable HSE and corporate policies procedures and guidelines.
• Assist in conducting safety training in both classroom and on-the-job settings while fostering a safety culture by active reporting of safety observations and improvements.
• Ensure proper equipment calibration routine inspections and clean down procedures to adhere documented procedures for external and internal certifications.

Leadership and Supervision

• Supervise employees and third-party personnel as required.
• Provide leadership and overall seed quality expertise to SSV plant activities in shipping/receiving packaging and  conditioning departments.

Quality Control and Process Management

• Maintain document and adhere to established plant operating procedures in SSV Operations.
• Develop and execute processing work instructions task cards JSAs and ECPs.
• Conduct product quality assessments and ensure adherence to specifications.
• Execute sampling procedures and conduct seed testing per company standards.

Planning and Communication

• Maintain proactive interdepartmental and cross-functional communication on order status.
• Respond promptly to seed quality issues working with Quality Assurance Specialist.
• Communicate with maintenance personnel on any machine performance issues or breakdowns.
• Maintain and work closely with Inventory Specialist on packaging materials for upcoming forecastsAA or Bachelors degree in Agricultural or Science based program highly preferred (minimum High School Diploma or GED required) and 3-5 years of production experience in seed processing.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel Word Teams PowerPoint & Smartsheet).
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification preferred.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Strong knowledge of seed conditioning processes and quality standards.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Problem-solving aptitude and attention to detail.

Qualifications :

• AA or Bachelors degree in Agricultural or Science based program highly preferred (minimum High School Diploma or GED required) and 3-5 years of production experience in seed processing.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel Word Teams PowerPoint & Smartsheet).
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification preferred.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Strong knowledge of seed conditioning processes and quality standards.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Problem-solving aptitude and attention to detail.

Additional Information :

Salary for this role is $66400 - $99600 per year.

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. 

Syngenta has been ranked as atop employerby Science Journal. 
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