Seed Operations Leader – Slater Site Excellence

Syngenta; Slater (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Syngenta seeks an Operations Manager in Slater, IA to provide strategic leadership and oversight of Seeds Development operations, including nurseries, field production, seed processing, and distribution at the Slater site.

The role focuses on end-to-end operational excellence, safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainable practices, while collaborating with breeders, Regulatory, HSE, and quality teams to meet site objectives and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, or related field and at least 5 years of experience in agricultural operations.
• Demonstrated leadership overseeing teams, conflict resolution, delegation, and cross-site collaboration.
• Advanced project management for complex, overlapping activities with tight timelines and compliance.
• Strong collaboration with breeders, Regulatory, HSE, and QA to achieve objectives.
• Data literacy to analyze metrics, KPIs, and bottlenecks.

Responsibilities

• Direct end-to-end operations at the Slater site, aligning with Seeds Development objectives and business goals.
• Drive cross-functional integration and workflow efficiency to remove silos and improve KPIs.
• Manage the site budget (CapEx and OpEx) with cost optimization and accountability.
• Lead talent management, succession planning, and leadership development for direct reports.
• Ensure site-wide compliance with policies, safety, regulatory procedures, and continuity planning.
• Represent Slater operations in senior leadership meetings and maintain partnerships with stakeholders.
• Lead organizational change and standardize processes across regional functions.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data literacy

People management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy/Plant Science

Job description

Syngenta seeks an Operations Manager in Slater, IA to provide strategic leadership and oversight of Seeds Development operations, including nurseries, field production, seed processing, and distribution at the Slater site.

The role focuses on end-to-end operational excellence, safety, regulatory compliance, and sustainable practices, while collaborating with breeders, Regulatory, HSE, and quality teams to meet site objectives and drive continuous improvement.