Operations Research Associate

Syngentagroup; Región Costa Norte; Presencial; MXN 350.000 - 550.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Full Benefits

Paid Vacation

Maternity Leave

Paternity Leave

Education Assistance

Wellness Programs

Corporate Discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Syngenta's Global Continuous Nursery Team in Puerto Vallarta seeks an Operations Research Associate to support corn seed processing activities, including drying, shelling, treatment and packaging, while upholding safety, quality, and efficiency standards.

You will apply lean manufacturing tools, manage records and KPIs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and sustain continuous improvement.

Formación

• Familiarity with seed processing lines and drying systems.
• Basic Lean knowledge or certification.
• Proficiency in MS Office and databases.
• Spanish and English proficiency.
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Eng/Biotech/Mech Eng or related.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee seed processing activities including drying, shelling, treatment, packaging.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and local/global HSE standards.
• Apply lean tools to reduce waste and optimize workflow.
• Maintain records and KPIs.

Conocimientos

Lean methodologies

Leadership

Communication

Bilingual Spanish-English

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related

Herramientas

MS Office

Excel

Databases

Descripción del empleo

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).

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.

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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