Global Head Of Quality Control At Syngenta Seeds

Job Description

Please note: preferred support locations for this role are in Boise, ID or Woodland, CA.

We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support this challenge, the team at Syngenta is seeking a Global Head of Quality Control.   

This role will lead Global Quality testing for Vegetable & Flower Seeds, to deliver accurate quality testing and align with business priorities and customer needs.

Accountabilities

Define the strategy of Quality Control testing to meet the needs of P&S, M&S and R&D departments by providing high quality data on time with optimal cost efficiency.
Accountable for department budget (OPEX and CAPEX) and their yearly execution.
Participate actively to the strategy of the Quality Management Department as a member of its leadership team.
Lead a global team in the Quality Control functions to ensure delivery of excellence in quality testing.
Establish consistent practices and protocols aligned to the needs of vegetable seeds customers and in line with industry standards and phytosanitary requirements. 
Transform the current global seed testing footprint into a focused, fit for purpose organization set up to meet current and future needs for the business unit with customer focus and efficiency.
Ensure necessary accreditations are established and maintained to support business sustainability and growth.
Drive continuous improvement to address operational efficiency and quality failures.
Operate globally integrated systems and process to guide production, commercial, and OU objectives, and to facilitate strategic improvement programs
Ensure full compliance on HSE, quality and security standards. Secure a safe and healthy work environment and process execution at all places according to Syngenta HSE standards.

Company Description

About Syngenta

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs.  

Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold.  

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.  

Candidate Profile

- MSc or PhD in a relevant field preferred  
- 10+ years in vegetable seeds quality or senior leadership  
- Strong knowledge of global seed testing and phytosanitary regulations  
- Experience with ISO/QMS, seed laws, and international team leadership  
- Proven ability to drive organizational change and continuous improvement