Seeds Processing Specialist

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

Company Description

Syngenta Group is one of the world’s biggest agricultural technology companies, with roots going back more than 250 years. With more than 59,000 employees, operating in more than 100 countries, the company strives to transform food production through Regenerative Agriculture - a science-driven, technology-enabled approach to improve soil, deliver high productivity and high-quality food, help fight climate change and restore lost biodiversity. Syngenta Group, which is registered in Shanghai, China, and has its management headquarters in Switzerland, draws strength from its four business units: Syngenta Crop Protection, headquartered in Switzerland; Syngenta Seeds, headquartered in the United States; ADAMA, headquartered in Israel; and Syngenta Group China. Together, these businesses provide industry-leading ways to serve customers around the world.

Job Description

Position Summary

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. We are proud to be a Great Place to Work certified organisation in Türkiye - a recognition that reflects the culture we have built together. To support this mission, Syngenta’s Seed Operations Team is seeking a Seeds Processing Specialist in the Antalya Vegetable R&D site in Türkiye. This role a hands‑on leadership role responsible for the full processing flow of seeds and biological materials, from production to shipment, while ensuring traceability, quality, and compliance at every step.

Accountabilities

• Managing day-to-day processing activities, working cross-functionally with breeders, farm staff, logistics, and regulatory authorities
• Managing the end-to-end S2S process in full compliance with both global Syngenta standards and local regulatory requirements
• Planning and coordinating weekly, monthly, and annual seed and biological material movements using MINT and internal tracking tools
• Monitoring and controlling all processing equipment and facilities within the area of responsibility, ensuring assets are operational and well-maintained
• Detecting and resolving discrepancies in seed activities, providing accurate data and inputs for planning cycles and ensuring full traceability of all seed and biological material movements
• Owning Detect and resolve discrepancies in seed activities, providing accurate data and inputs for planning cycles
• Liaising with NPPOs and Health Plant Authorities for third-country declarations, field inspection reports and regulatory compliance
• Maintaining traceability and status records for all plant health files
• Leading and developing a team of processing staff, setting clear expectations and supporting individual growth
• Coordinating permanent and temporary staff assignments in line with operational demands
• Actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and implementing OpEx principles in daily operations
• Analysing processes using operational metrics and KPIs to identify inefficiencies and drive improvement
• Ensuring compliance with GSPP standards across all processing activities
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with breeders, marketing, sales, and farm staff across the site and beyond
• Reporting regularly to the Site Head and S2S Lead on operational status, risks, and improvement opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering or a closely related field
• Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in seed processing, biological material handling or agricultural operations
• Must be 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
• Familiarity with GSPP standards is a strong advantage
• Driving License

Additional Information

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.

Only Candidates meeting the minimum requirements from Antalya will be considered for this role