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Facilities Operations ManagerSyngenta Seeds • Slater, IA, US
Facilities Operations Manager

Facilities Operations Manager

Syngenta Seeds • Slater, IA, US
2 days ago
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  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs.

Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.

Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.

Job Description

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta's Operations & Trialing Team is seeking a Facilities Operations Manager in Slater, IA. This role will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of facility operations, maintenance, and strategic planning across the organization's entire portfolio of properties.

The Facilities Operations Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring that facilities support the company's mission, enhance productivity, and contribute to long-term business success. This position leads a team of facility managers and coordinates with other departments to optimize facility performance, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.

Accountabilities :

  • Develop and implement long-term facilities management strategies for critical regional R&D sites aligned with organizational goals.
  • Oversee the management of critical R&D regional facilities, including owned and leased properties.
  • Develop and manage substantial facilities budgets, often in the multi-million-dollar range.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of facilities managers and support staff.
  • Establish performance goals and conduct regular evaluations for direct reports.
  • Ensure all facilities are maintained to the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and functionality.
  • Oversee the negotiation and management of major contracts and service level agreements.
  • Act as the primary liaison between facilities management and other departments.
  • Lead the development and implementation of corporate sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

Required :

  • The role requires a bachelor's degree in agronomy, plant science, or related field, with 5-8 years of experience in agricultural operations, preferably in seed production or plant breeding environments.
  • Desired :

  • Strong leadership capabilities in overseeing, motivating, and developing employees while effectively resolving conflicts, delegating responsibilities, and fostering collaborative relationships across nursery teams and other site functions.
  • Excellent collaboration abilities when working with diverse teams, including breeders, regulatory bodies, HSE teams, and quality assurance groups, to achieve organizational objectives and maintain operational excellence across multiple site locations.
  • Requires advanced project management capabilities to handle complex, overlapping activities with tight timelines while ensuring adherence to multiple operational, regulatory, and compliance protocols simultaneously.
  • Strong analytical skills to leverage metrics, KPIs, and analytics for monitoring performance, identifying operational trends, and making informed strategic decisions that translate insights into actionable improvements and system optimizations
  • Additional Information

    What We Offer :

  • A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
  • Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
  • 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
  • Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.
  • Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here :   https : / / www.youtube.com / watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI

    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, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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