Operations Specialist - job 1 of 3

At Syngenta Vegetable Seeds, we’re passionate about helping people in the vegetable industry succeed and putting growers at the heart of all that we do. Our energies are focused on creating solutions that help them get more out of their crops, now and in the future. A commitment in every seed. We do this by protecting seed, bulbs, or small plant quality from the start to enable growers to achieve the highest yield potentials in their operations; continually investing in R&D to bring cutting-edge innovations to the market; and striving to make a real-world difference through more sustainable practices on farms, in shipping, and at the grocery store.

The Hollar operations specialist is responsible for the management of functional and operational activities at the Rocky Ford site.

Duties:

• Effectively lead seed production programs in breeder seed, foundation seed, and stock seed production and maintenance.
• Management of stock seed inventory. Maintaining ideal Quantity for commercial seed production, Assuring Seed Quality and Attending to the Right Timing.
• Effectively leading the execution of seed production research activities at the site in a timely, accurate, and cost-effective way to deliver a healthy product pipeline.
• Improving processes and driving adoption of new technologies in daily operations to bring the highest quality products to market in an efficient, safe, and environmentally sound manner. Exploring seed production technologies to develop innovative methods at Hollar.
• Infrastructure and rolling stock maintenance, capital improvements, and quality operations for the site.
• Develop new processes for overall seed storage and inventory organization, including treating, packing.
• Executing purity checks through grow-out trials over the summer.
• Assist in HSE management.

• High school diploma.
• AS or BS college degree in an agriculture-related field is preferred (Seed Technology, Horticulture, Plant Sciences, Breeding, Agronomy).
• MS degree in agronomy or biology with a good understanding of agriculture, crop management, and breeding principles is a plus.
• Experience related to plant science or horticulture is preferred.
• Thorough understanding of farm enterprise processes and sufficient knowledge to identify the critical issues and engage effectively with people to solve problems.
• Training or experience in one or more of the following areas: vegetable crop production, seed multiplication, agricultural quality assurance, seed technology, plant breeding or plant pathology.
• Knowledge of activity-based costing and basic accounting principles.
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the US without visa support.
• Self motivated, 3+ experience in the seed industry or Agriculture (vegetable experience preferred).

Salary for this role is $66,400 - $ $99,600 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 a top employer by Science Journal. 
Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI 

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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