Job Description

Company DescriptionSyngenta Seeds is one of the world\'s
largest developers and producers of seed
for farmers, commercial growers, retailers
and small seed companies. Syngenta
seeds improve the quality and yields of
crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and
more productive crops, which is why
farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds
help mitigate risks such as disease and
drought and allow farmers to grow food
using less land, less water and fewer
inputs.
Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more
vigorous, stronger, resistant plants,
including innovative hybrid varieties and
biotech crops that can thrive even in
challenging growing conditions.
Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the
United States.Role purposeThis section describes the overall purpose of the role, why it exists and how it adds value to the business. It is a summary list of up to six statements for key result areas where the role holder will have decision making responsibility.

• To implement, manage & monitor hybrid seeds activities for Vegetables crops to achieve target Reliability & Quality in Small Seed Vegetable (SSV) Crops.
• Responsible to document, audit & drive HSE, Compliance and CSR initiatives as per Syngenta policy.
• To Implement the process in align with SOPs in key critical areas to avoid non-compliance.
• Train production stakeholders (Growers, Vendors & Field associates) on Continuous improvement, Operational Excellence, Agile practices helping them to achieve their targets in efficient manner.
• Keep abreast of seed operations trends, create sustainable post-harvest protocols which helps to deliver quality standards.
• Identify and prioritize critical projects with a focus on continuous improvement in quality, and process efficiency.

AccountabilitiesThis is a summary list of 6-8 statements for key result areas. These accountabilities should normally be ongoing, and unlikely to change significantly from year to year. The focus should be on results rather than activities. When completing the role accountabilities you should: Use action verbs (e.g. ensure, provide, execute, manage, design, translate); Provide a broad indication of the performance levels required (e.g. effectively, accurately, in line with defined standards); Ensure the accountabilities relate clearly to this role; Give an indication on freedom to act (e.g. independently, under supervision) and interdependencies with other roles.

• To ensure area and grower achievement on time in line with specific Vegetable crop requirement
• Execute the specific crop field agronomy strategies to achieve defined quality and quantity.
• To manage a team of production supervisors as per requirement
• To identify and manage grower level technical issues in his area of field production.
• Execute production SOP\'s for achieving full compliance and functional excellence in key areas.
• Coordinate to get timely basic seed & other non-seed material to be received at location as per the need.
• Generates effective communications, good relations, and a positive image with internal stake holders, suppliers and co- workers, promoting teamwork.
• Identify and initiate corrective action of non-conformance in documentation and processes.
• Comply with all Health, Safety, Environment, Security and CSR policies of organization and drive down the line and also ensure timely reporting of related information.
• Conduct high quality of field trials, identify right fields & growers, and ensure proper field production practices, harvesting and post harvesting as per company protocols.
• Always maintain product security and confidentiality. Ensure 100% compliance & right process implementations while conducting and performing all the activities.
• Responsible for timely documentation and reporting of field data in nursery, field and PHO and periodical reports.

QualificationsKnowledge, experience & capabilitiesThis section is intended to capture the critical capabilities which the role-holder needs to perform the role effectively from the outset. These are both technical and non-technical in nature. You should focus on the role needs rather than capabilities of the present role incumbent.

• Minimum of 4 to 6 years working experience seed production
• Fluent in English, Kannada and Hindi.
• Should have valid 4-wheeler driving licence.
• Willing to work across the locations/states.
• Willing to travel frequently across the production fields.
• With a university degree in MSc (agri).

Critical knowledgeThis concerns the \'know-how\' to perform the role, which may have been gained through academic study (degree, education, and certificates), business qualifications, or on-the-job experience. Specify the type of knowledge required (e.g. of specific functional knowledge, particular systems or processes and to what level), not the know-how of the incumbent.

• Basic technical knowledge on Seed production processes.
• Good at stakeholder management, communication, trainings & documentation.
• Sound knowledge of agricultural inputs (fertilizers, pesticides, and fungicides).
• Basic knowledge in MS Office

Critical experienceThis concerns the type and minimum length of relevant experience required to effectively perform the role. This includes experience/familiarity with particular processes or systems, dealing with certain products or services, and/or the experience of dealing with others - both internally and externally.

• Minimum 3 to 4 years of Hands-on experience in vegetable seed production.
• Basic agronomical experiences related to vegetable seed production.
• A good team player
• Managing growers/grower leader with confidence.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilitiesThis concerns the technical, professional or personal capabilities that are required to perform the role effectively. These may be very specific technical skills relating to the nature of the work (e.g. project planning), language skills and personal skills specific for the role (e.g. the ability to assess and resolve problems and conflicts, the ability to influence and gain support, the ability to quickly learn and apply new skills, the ability to handle pressure, etc.)

• A basic knowledge of productivity improvement,
• Focus on Quality aspects of Vegetables crop productions.
• Working relation with farmers, NFTE and Organizers
• Receptive for change and adoption of new technologies
• Proficiency in local language and English.
• A good team player and a good problem solver

Critical leadership capabilitiesThis section captures the leadership capabilities you would expect to be displayed by the role holder in approaching the demands of the role. Please consult the Leadership Model at the end of this document and specify the 3 - 5 most important capabilities for the role.

• Managing field challenges both technical and non-technical.

Experience to be gainedThis section describes the relevant experience that can be gained whilst performing the job.

• Be familiar with modern agricultural technologies on seed production,
• Fluency in English is desirable

Critical success factors & key challengesPlease identify up to three critical success factors for the role. These will form the basis on which success in the role will be measured. These factors may be quantitative and qualitative in nature, but they should be \'hard\' in terms of being able to provide robust measures for role performance. Additionally list up to three key challenges that the job holder will face in the first 12 months.

• Execution and Monitoring
• Selection of Villages and Organizers
• Focus on SOP,CSR ,Product security and Compliance
• Timely data submission as per SOP and operating activities
• Routine technical trainings for implementing best practices.

Additional informationList any additional information, i.e. travel requirements, mobility, open office environment, team culture, etc.

• People first, maintain working culture at workplace.
• Demand frequent travel to field.
• A good team player

InnovationsEmployee may, as part of his/her role and maybe through multifunctional teams, participate in the creation and design of innovative solutions. In this context, Employee may contribute to inventions, designs, other work product, including know-how, copyrights, software, innovations, solutions, and other intellectual assets.

• New idea in seed production process, new technologies and effective agronomical practices.

Additional InformationPeople are at the heart of what we do:

• Once a year Full body check
• Competitive insurance scheme
• Employee assistance program - to take care of your and your loved ones mental health
• Paid Vacation of 30days, 12 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, compassionate leaves
• Education assistance - for your career growth
• People first culture translated into \'Most Preferred place to work 2022-23 by Times group\'

Note: 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, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.To learn more visit: andFollow us on: Twitter & LinkedIn

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