Quality Assurance Lead Americas

Syngenta

  • England
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
Partner with Global Quality as VEG representative to enable end-to-end functionality from R&D to Commercial.Duties:
  • Partner with other regional QA leads to support VEG Quality strategy.
  • Establish and maintain strong stakeholder networks within VEG P&S, R&D and Commercial.
  • Maintain strong connections with networks outside VEG Quality, e.g., Field Crops Quality, Flowers Quality, GM EAME and GM Global.
  • Assess the status and functionality of QMS deployment within Vegetables, provide subject matter expertise to leaders and employees regarding planning and implementation of the QMS.
  • Coordinate regional Quality Ambassador network.
  • Global responsibility for VEG audit planning and VEG auditor pool and act as an auditor of Syngenta sites and 3rd parties. Be an active member of the Global Audit Core Team.
  • Provide input to the business to demonstrate areas in QMS that are working well and areas that require improvement.
  • Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
  • Responsibility for the design and delivery of effective training programs (e.g., Reliance modules and Quality related subjects).
  • Support the timely and accurate reporting of quality data and provide KPI reports to Leadership.
  • Ensure that QM requirements are embedded within 3rd Party activities.
Company DescriptionAt Syngenta Vegetable Seeds, we're passionate about helping people in the vegetable industry succeed and putting growers at the heart of all that we do. Our energies are focused on creating solutions that help them get more out of their crops, now and in the future. A commitment in every seed. We do this by: protecting seed, bulb, or small plant quality from the start to enable growers to achieve the highest yield potentials in their operations; continually investing in R&D to bring cutting-edge innovations to the market; and striving to make a real world difference through more sustainable practices on farms, in shipping, and at the grocery store.Qualifications
  • At least 2 years of experience.
  • Understanding of seed production, processing, and its requirements.
  • Quality Management experience.
  • Expertise with document management systems and databases; good knowledge of the Reliance system.
  • Knowledge of risk assessment.
Preferred Experiences * Demonstrated proficiency in managing accreditations and external certifications (e.g., ISO, GSPP, SKAL, etc.).
  • Audit program design and implementation. Including management of non-conformities.
  • Trained auditor.
  • Leading complex projects in a matrix organization.
Additional InformationSalary for this role is $97,000 - $145,000 per year.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.
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Learn more about our and our mission here: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.WL4A

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