Operations Research Associate

Syngenta Seeds; Región Costa Norte; Presencial; MXN 260.000 - 420.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Syngenta Seeds busca un Asociado de Investigación de Operaciones para apoyar las actividades de procesamiento de maíz en Puerto Vallarta. El rol implica liderar, ejecutar y supervisar el procesamiento de semillas, incluyendo secado, molturación, tratamiento y envasado, manteniendo altos estándares de seguridad, calidad y eficiencia.

Se requiere experiencia en operaciones de procesamiento de semillas, conocimientos de Lean y habilidades de liderazgo, con dominio de MS Office; se valoran 2–3 años

Formación

• Conocimiento de líneas de procesamiento de semillas, secado y aplicación de tratamientos.
• Conocimiento básico o certificación en Lean.
• Competencia en MS Office y bases de datos.
• Liderazgo, comunicación efectiva y orientación a resultados.
• Idiomas: Español e Inglés.

Responsabilidades

• Dirigir y supervisar actividades de procesamiento de semillas.
• Apoyar secado, molido, tratamiento y envasado de semillas.
• Asegurar el cumplimiento de normas de seguridad, calidad y eficiencia (HSE).
• Aplicar herramientas Lean para eliminar desperdicios y optimizar procesos.
• Mantener registros y KPI del departamento.

Conocimientos

Machinery knowledge

Lean methodologies

MS Office / Excel

Leadership

Spanish

English

Educación

Industrial Engineering (BSc)

Biotechnology

Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

Seed processing machinery

Color sorters

Descripción del empleo

Descripción del trabajo Job Description

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, Syngenta’s 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 department’s 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: Bachelor’s 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.

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