Role purpose

Lead the Dryer operations, CTP operations at NK plantMonitor NK Dryer operationsResponsible for CTP operations of NK PlantSupport Business, P&S leadership teams Initiatives to improve the E2E seeds business in the SitesTo ensure compliance with established policies and proceduresTo ensure timely support for all technical related activities in the plant operations.Seed treatment best practice assessment with continuous improvements & Harmonization & AI dashboardNew recipes and technology upgradation support based upon the requirementsBuild a culture of continuous improvement in areas of HSE & quality improvements.Identification of opportunities for seed operation improvements.Cost optimization: Direct and Indirect costs at all SPR activitiesTimely Support for SPP for Quantitative & Qualitative Recovery StudiesConducting bench scale & pilot scale trials and then commercial scale up for any new technology/ machinery/ process introduction

Accountabilities

Seed Potential Recovery & Seed Size AnalysisProvide support in the recovery of seed potential, ensuring high-quality seeds are delivered to meet customer expectations.Conduct comprehensive seed size analysis to optimize seed quality and improve product yield.Shelf Life Studies SupportCollaborate with the Quality Control (QC) department to conduct shelf life studies, ensuring product stability and shelf appeal.CTP Line Validation & Operational OptimizationCTP line validations, proactively identifying opportunities for process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and consistency.Management of Change (MOC) CoordinationSupport the initiation of Management of Change (MOC) processes, ensuring smooth transitions and effective change management.Process Improvement & Quality EnhancementDrive continuous process improvement projects focused on enhancing product quality and optimizing operational output, aligning with best practices and industry standards.Treatment Quality & AI Loading MonitoringRegularly monitor treatment quality and AI loading performance in collaboration with the QA team, ensuring consistent and reliable results.Testing for New Recipes & Dosage StandardizationPerform critical uniformity, rub-off, dust-off, and flowability tests for new seed treatment recipes, ensuring that all dosage standards meet high-quality benchmarks.Lab & Pilot Scale Trials for Technology IntegrationLead lab and pilot-scale trials for the introduction of new technologies, machinery, and treatments, ensuring effective scale-up to commercial production.Ensuring timely SPP support by Hybrid wise seed size fraction distribution analysis, potential recovery analysisDemonstration of Best fit Gravity Settings as and when required as per incoming quality Monitoring of Hybrid Sensitivity Classification studies in coordination with SPR Filed team on need basis for new hybridsValidation of Driers on demand for cross checking the standard airflow & temperaturesRegular Monitoring of Treatment Quality & AI loading results in coordination with QAPlan, organize, direct, manage and confer with other departments, staff and toller to coordinate with the SPR activitiesConduct investigations and develop RCAs in order to verify and resolve complaintsTaking care of all sourcing / contract’s activities related to SPR departmentDevelop constructive and cooperative working relationships and maintain them over timeIN SPR Conditioning Team Networking with Global Conditioning Community & Adopt to organizational Structural reforms to increase team technical and leadership capabilitiesSupporting new treatment amendments by conducting Bench scale Trails in lab & Pilot Trails in plants Conducting Shelf-life studies for all new NPI’s and partnering with quality dept. for DOE, project steering, new technology development wherever necessaryConducting treatment uniformity, rub off, dust off, flowability tests for the new recipes & sharing results & recommendationsMonitoring of excess packing & supporting the operations for minimizing these lossesSupporting for new packing projects for any data generation & validation
Company Description

Syngenta

We are a leading, science-based agriculture company, empowering farmers to meet the demands of modern agriculture. Using cutting-edge innovation, we help farmers to grow resilient, healthy crops that can feed a growing global population, while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect and enhance our planet. Headquartered in Switzerland, we are a global agritech leader with more than 30,000 employees across over 90 countries.

Qualifications

Knowledge, experience & capabilities

With a degree in Engineering/Chemical / Agriculture/ Agriculture -Engineering /Science from a reputed university, master’s degree is preferredSix sigma knowledge /certification shall be preferable with the aboveMust have extensive practical thorough knowledge of seeds processing industryImplementation experience of Safety and Quality standards at a siteHave basic working knowledge of machineries operations, technical details, and seed treatmentHands-on experience of continuous improvement techniquesSeveral years of progressively responsible experience and familiarity in project management.Should have good documentation skills, proficient with Microsoft office suite and related softwareShould have following skills sets- active listening, critical thinking, performance monitoring, resource management, people management, time management, decision making etc.

Critical experience

A minimum of 5 years working experience in a Seed MNC, process-oriented manufacturing industry in Seed Conditioning role.Extensive knowledge of implementing manufacturing tools in areas of process and materials efficiency, workflow design, project management and production scheduling/planning.All SPR team members should be able to provide guidance and training to the processing line managers and tolling staff regarding any in technical improvements, commissioning of any new machinery and process improvements.A technical expert should research, develop, recommend, and execute creative strategies to foster the organizations functional excellence goals and strong commitment towards customer service

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

A good team player and a good problem solverSelf-motivated and striving for continuous improvementExpert level knowledge of productivity improvement, 6-sigma, and Lean toolsExcellent interpersonal, influencing, and organizational skills with attention to detailsExcellent verbal and written communication skills including proven dispute resolution skills.Maintain and develop successful relationships with vendors.

Critical success factors & key challenges

Identify and manage the new project/ machinery/ equipment risksCoordinating and working with cross functional and cross border teams for developing reliable and resilient designs as per the requirementsIdentification and addressing of bottlenecks in the processing to improve the productivity

Additional

Open work culture with focus on skill developmentFocus on building functional excellence in technical areas of the operationsShould be willing to travel on need basis and take up additional responsibilities as per requirements
Additional Information

Additional Information:

People are at the heart of what we do:Once a year Full body checkCompetitive insurance schemeEmployee assistance program – to take care of your and your loved ones mental healthPaid Vacation of 30days, 12 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, compassionate leavesEducation assistance – for your career growthPeople first culture translated into ‘Most Preferred place to work 2022-23 by Times group’

Note: 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, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

To learn more visit: www.syngenta.com and www.good-growth-plan