Seed Processing Manager

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Job Summary: The Seed Processing Manager will be responsible for planning and managing routine activities and the team in the soybean and corn seed processing area, aiming for efficiency and quality. Key Highlights: 1. Lead and develop teams in the seed processing area 2. Map and improve seed conditioning and storage processes 3. Ensure compliance with HSE and quality policies **Company Description** **About Syngenta** Syngenta is a global leader in agricultural innovation, with operations in over 90 countries. Our mission is to empower farmers with advanced technologies and practices that enable feeding the world’s growing population while preserving the planet for future generations. Our pioneering scientific discoveries deliver superior benefits to farmers and society at an unprecedented scale. Guided by our Sustainability Priorities, we continuously develop technologies and solutions that help growers cultivate healthier crops in revitalized soils, maximizing productivity. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, while Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. Learn more about our stories and follow our work on LinkedIn, Instagram \& X. **Job Description** At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture, delivering high-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that enhance farmer success. To support this mission, Syngenta’s Research Site is seeking a Seed Processing Manager in Porto Nacional/TO. In this role, you will plan and manage routine team activities in the soybean and corn seed processing area, pursuing efficiencies and opportunities. You will be responsible for mapping and improving conditioning, processing, storage, and planting kit assembly processes for internal and external trials, managing resources and people to meet goals with high quality and on schedule. **Responsibilities:** * Plan infrastructure and resources for end-to-end genetic and experimental seed processing (receiving, drying, conditioning, inventories, counting, internal and external planting kit assembly, and seed storage). * Ensure implementation and adherence to procedures, instructions, standards, and critical points affecting seed quality across the entire production chain. * Assign tasks, train, develop skills, and instruct FTE employees. * Ensure creation of the operational schedule and communicate it clearly to teams to meet deadlines and quality requirements. * Ensure data generation throughout all processes, dashboard and KPI development, and data-driven decision-making. * Ensure full compliance and adherence to all Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), Compliance, and other company policies. * Review and validate SOPs and JSAs for key operational activities; * Drive regional initiatives or projects aimed at process improvement. * Prioritize team development; provide meaningful performance feedback; support PDI creation and individual development based on career aspirations; act as a leader and coach, sharing work experiences closely linked to both business and personal growth. * Responsible for managing the operational budget, working with key accounts for Seeds Processing activities; accountable for the cost center and conducting the annual target review. **Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biological Sciences, or related fields; * Required experience in seed processing; * Required experience in people leadership, operational planning, and budget management; * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. **Desired:** * Postgraduate degree, Master’s, or Ph.D. in relevant field; * Skills in Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Spotfire, etc.); * Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma; * Advanced English. **Additional Information** **What We Offer** * A culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion, promotes professional development, and seeks a balance between professional and personal life to support team members. Offers flexible work options to meet your professional and personal needs. * Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, and vision) effective from day one. * Paid vacation, maternity and paternity leave, education assistance, wellness programs, corporate discounts, and other benefits. Syngenta is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or any other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. **Join a leading company that brings plant potential to life** \#LI\-Onsite