Seed Operations Leader – Western US (Junction City)

Syngenta; Junction City (KS); Sur place; USD 88 000 - 132 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401k with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Education assistance

Wellness programs

Résumé du poste

Syngenta Seeds Field Crops in Junction City, KS seeks an Operations Manager to lead and optimize the Western US Seeds Development operations. The role covers nurseries, field production, seed processing, and distribution, with a focus on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

You will manage OpEx/CapEx budgets, drive continuous improvement, and mentor a diverse team across multiple sites, partnering with breeders, HSE, and regulatory groups to sustain growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Residency and work authorization in the United States
• 5+ years in agricultural operations
• Experience with nursery, field production, seed processing/logistics
• Demonstrated OpEx and CapEx budgeting
• Ability to lead organizational and process changes
• Leadership across nursery teams and site functions
• Project management with tight timelines
• Collaboration with breeders, Regulatory, HSE and quality teams
• Ability to leverage KPIs and analytics to identify trends

Responsabilités

• Direct end-to-end Western US operations for Seeds Development in Junction City, KS.
• Drive cross-functional integration and improve workflow efficiency.
• Manage OpEx/CapEx budgets and financial accountability.
• Lead talent management and leadership development.
• Ensure safety, quality, regulatory compliance across site.
• Represent Junction City ops in senior leadership meetings.
• Standardize processes and drive best practices.

Connaissances

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

KPIs & analytics

Change management

People leadership

Formation

Bachelor's degree in agronomy or related field

Description du poste

Syngenta Seeds Field Crops in Junction City, KS seeks an Operations Manager to lead and optimize the Western US Seeds Development operations. The role covers nurseries, field production, seed processing, and distribution, with a focus on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

You will manage OpEx/CapEx budgets, drive continuous improvement, and mentor a diverse team across multiple sites, partnering with breeders, HSE, and regulatory groups to sustain growth and operational excellence.