Seeds Processing Lead: Quality & Ops Excellence

Syngenta; Muratpaşa; On-site; TRY 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Syngenta Türkiye is seeking a Seeds Processing Specialist at the Antalya Vegetable R&D site. This hands-on leadership role oversees the full processing flow of seeds and biological materials, ensuring traceability, quality, and regulatory compliance from production to shipment.

You will lead a processing team, coordinate cross-functional activities with breeders, farm staff, logistics and regulatory bodies, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining GSPP standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering or closely related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in seed processing, biological material handling, or agricultural operations.
• Fluent in English – Verbal and written at least B1.
• Must be based in the Antalya region.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate a team in an operational environment.
• Solid understanding of seed operations, quality management, and traceability systems.
• Driving license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day processing activities, cross-functionally with breeders, farm staff, logistics, and regulatory authorities.
• Managing the end-to-end S2S process in full compliance with global standards and local regulations.
• Planning and coordinating seed and biological material movements using internal tracking tools.
• Monitoring and maintaining processing equipment and facilities within the area of responsibility.
• Detecting and resolving discrepancies in seed activities, ensuring full traceability.
• Liaising with NPPOs and Health Plant Authorities for declarations and inspections.
• Leading and developing a team of processing staff and coordinating permanent/temporary personnel.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and OpEx implementation.
• Ensuring compliance with GSPP standards across processing activities.
• Building relationships with breeders, marketing, sales, and site staff; reporting status and risks.

Skills

Leadership

Seed operations

English (B1)

GSPP knowledge

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering

Job description

Syngenta Türkiye is seeking a Seeds Processing Specialist at the Antalya Vegetable R&D site. This hands-on leadership role oversees the full processing flow of seeds and biological materials, ensuring traceability, quality, and regulatory compliance from production to shipment.

You will lead a processing team, coordinate cross-functional activities with breeders, farm staff, logistics and regulatory bodies, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining GSPP standards.