Operations Research Associate

At Syngenta our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers success. To support this mission Syngentas Global Continuous Nursery Team is seeking a Operations Research Associate in Puerto Vallarta. This role will support on leading executing and supervising the corn seed processing activities including drying shelling treatment and packaging. This role ensures that all processes are conducted under the highest standards of safety (HSE) quality and efficiency utilizing continuous improvement methodologies to optimize workflows within the process.

Accountabilities 

• Operation & technical knowledge for seed processing activities.
• Ensure compliance with protocols and quality standards.
• Lead safety culture ensuring all activities comply with local and global HSE regulations.
• Apply lean manufacturing tools to eliminate waste and optimize the process.
• Maintain update and manage all records and/or documentation required and necessary for the departments performance indicators (KPIs).

Qualifications :

Required  

• Machinery Knowledge: Familiarity with seed processing lines seed drying systems color sorters and seed treatment application systems.
• Continuous Improvement: Basic knowledge or certification in Lean methodologies.
• Digital Tools: Proficiency in MS Office (intermediate Excel) databases.
• Soft Skills: Leadership capabilities effective communication results-oriented and resilience.
• Languages: Spanish / English.

Desired 

• Academic Background: Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering Biotechnology Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Experience: 2 to 3 years of experience in seed processing operations conditioning plants or R&D processing roles.
• Experience in agricultural or industrial processing machinery.

Additional Information :

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. 
• Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Maternity and Paternity Leave Education Assistance Wellness Programs Corporate Discounts among other benefits. 

Important: 

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. 

Beyond just believing in the power of diversity Syngenta Group promotes an inclusive culture that includes differences in all its forms. We believe that the feeling of belonging allows people to become their best version building an increasingly welcoming and productive environment. 

All qualified candidates will be considered for our positions without distinction of race gender age nationality or disability 

*This position will not provide relocation support. 

*This position will require immediate availability. 

Be part of a leading company that brings the potential of plants to life. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time