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Through leading innovations, we help farmers around the world meet the challenge of feeding a growing population and taking care of our planet. We are currently seeking a Station Manager - Vegetables in Naples, FL.

The Station Manager is responsible for the management of functional and operational activities that occur at the site level which include, but are not limited to the following:

• Effectively leading the seeds trialing, nursery and other SD functions for the crops at the site to deliver the regional portfolio, and complete in a timely, accurate, and in a cost-effective way.
• Developing staff and incorporating leading capabilities and technologies in daily operations in order to bring the highest quality products to market in an efficient, safe and environmentally sound manner.
• Infrastructure and rolling stock maintenance, capital improvements, seeds trialing & operations and quality operations occurring at the site level.
• Also oversee the CBRE Representative for site infrastructure work, Site Security, HSE Lead, and Administrative functions.

Work in a team-based environment to effectively manage and deliver site level capabilities that allow delivery against commercial portfolio targets:

• Own site operational budget: Plan, execute and deliver work slate to defined R&D standards, within allocated budget
• Ensure/propose investment in capabilities and infrastructure at site level in alignment with R&D strategy and R&D capital processes
• Define site level resource availability, align resources and work plans according to strategic priorities, and assure that demand and resources are well balances within your station
• Ensure proper functionality and maintenance of site level infrastructure (buildings and equipment)
• Develop and continuously update unit costs for all operational tasks conducted at the site level

• Ensure proper implementation and timely execution of trialing and nursery operations on site
• Own and optimize trialing and nursery delivery at the site level (Quality, quantity and timeliness)
• Lead QM and Continuous Improvement
• Ensure delivery according to plan for all crop activities
• Ensure operational activities at the site are conducted in accordance with company HSE standards
• Facilitate site level alignment meetings and team meetings, including tiered meetings

• Line management of the trialing & nursery teams on site (7-8 direct reports)
• Ensure motivation and engagement of the site community in collaboration with other functions on site.
• Ensure people management processes, people capabilities and succession plans are in place at the site
• HSE and Code of Conduct responsibility for all functions at the site level
• Continuous improvement of direct reports through performance management, training, and mentoring
• Recruit and manage seasonal staff

• Ensure transparency and cross-site communications regarding site operational efficiencies and best practices
• Responsible for reporting operational status updates and KPIs for trialing and nursery operations at the site

Qualifications

• Degree in agronomy or biology with good understanding of agriculture, crop management and breeding principles; post-graduate qualification preferred
• 5 + years of experience in the seed industry
• Thorough understanding of R&D processes and enough knowledge to identify the critical issues and engage effectively with people to solve problems
• Sound understanding of commercial and business needs
• Sound understating of agronomy, plant breeding, logistics, operations, automation, seed physiology and modelling and planning tools.
• Knowledge of activity-based costing and basic accounting principles
• Working experience with Lean ways of working/ Six Sigma-Kaizen, and Agile methodology.
• Travel – 10%, domestic
• Operate in a team setting. Successfully function both as a manager and a mentor
• Planning, modelling and manufacturing environment experience
• Proven record of leading a dispersed team of highly qualified technical experts in a matrixed reporting environment
• Expert working knowledge of R&D workflows and operations

• Knowledge of Syngenta functions supporting R&D, the critical interfaces and those systems relevant for portfolio / project management and finance a plus

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• Paid Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
• A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year

Application: 

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