Technical Operation Lead

Syngenta (Thailand) (Khon Kaen, Khon Kaen, Thailand)

Khon Kaen, Thailand

Syngenta is one of the world’s leading agriculture companies. Our ambition is to help safely feed the world while taking care of the planet. We aim to improve the sustainability, quality and safety of agriculture with world class science and innovative crop solutions. Our technologies enable millions of farmers around the world to make better use of limited agricultural resources. Syngenta is part of Syngenta Group with 53,000 people in more than 100 countries and is working to transform how crops are grown. Through partnerships, collaboration and The Good Growth Plan we are committed to accelerating innovation for farmers and nature, striving for carbon neutral agriculture, helping people stay safe and healthy and partnering for impact.

About this position

The Technical Operation Lead at Syngenta Seeds is responsible for executing research project plans, leading project assignments, and ensuring effective technical support for research projects while continuously seeking improvements in operational activities.

Responsibilities

• Execution of research project plan assigned by Biological Operation site head.
• Lead specific project assignment which required by Vegetable R&D Quality Management and standard site operation.
• Lead the technical support team to ensure support on each research project and seamless coordination with scientist related with technical data delivery on quality on time.
• Continuously seek new way of work to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Vegetable RD operation activities.
• Responsible for research project activities in close collaboration with the breeding team and operational unit.
• Ensure high level of quality standards with strict follow up of protocols and standards.
• Ensure effective use of local operational resources and infrastructure.
• Ensure quality and quantity standards are met and aligned to customer needs.
• Ensure that all HSE and QMS and other operational standard are met at all requirements and company standard.
• Fully understand on Biological team strategy and project objective to deliver support on research and knowledge to improve on supporting quality.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English skills.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Understanding the principle of crop breeding processes and activities related.
• At least Master Degree/ PhD. in Agriculture Science (Plant Breeding) is preferable.
• Experienced with conventional breeding, new technology adoption in breeding will be advantage.
• Experience 7-10 years in related field.
• Have basic knowledge of safety and environmental, Agricultural and Agriculture Mechanics.
• Ability to operate effectively across multicultural environments.
• Successful track record in leadership and management of operations.
• Experience in Safety and environments management, crop production, Agriculture Mechanics.
• Ability to lead and unite a team.
• Ability to inspire, coach and develop team in responsibility part.
• Ability to think and work in complex structures and cultures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to partner with and influence stakeholders.
• Data and process driven.
• Prioritizes actions and ensures appropriate support and resource.
• Drive Results.