Field Quality Officer
Job Description
1. Quality Management System (10-20%)
- Follow APAC Quality Policy, Standards, and Code of Practices
- Manage and address nonconformities in field production activities
- Train field production teams and growers on field quality standards (using Field Scorecard)
- Update local quality standards for field regulations
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2. Field Inspections (70-80%)
- Plan field inspections based on the planting schedule and ensure timely execution
- Ensure compliance with the Field Quality Scorecard and processes
- Record daily activities and create monthly reports to support field ratings
- Lead seed quality improvement efforts by developing and tracking quality indicators
- Follow up on harvesting MC (Maturity Check), ensuring a proper harvesting schedule is followed
3. Support Toller Processing After Harvest (10-30%)
- Supervise web cob receiving process
- Oversee packing activities post-harvest
Company Overview
Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s leading developers and producers of seeds for farmers, growers, retailers, and small seed companies. Their seeds help improve crop quality and yield, ensuring better productivity. High-quality seeds support farmers in growing more resilient crops, mitigating risks like diseases and drought, and using fewer resources such as land and water. With advanced hybrid and biotech seed varieties, Syngenta Seeds helps farmers grow stronger, more resistant plants even in tough growing conditions. Headquartered in the United States, Syngenta Seeds serves global agricultural needs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or related field
- Experience in seed industry quality control is an advantage
- Familiarity with Quality Management Systems and Total Quality Management (TQM) is beneficial
- Strong organizational skills and proficient computer user
- Active, cooperative, accurate, and timely approach to work
- Strong team player with reliability in cross-functional relationships
- Positive attitude toward change, innovation, and creativity
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Administrative Assistant
Job Description
Responsibilities:
The role involves providing administrative support, event coordination, and communication tasks. You will work closely with colleagues from the Asia Hub in the Bangkok office, as well as other regional and global teams.
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- Provide administrative support for the Asia Hub – Bangkok Office.
- Assist the Head of Business with confidential administrative and organizational tasks.
- Ensure smooth daily office operations.
- Maintain effective communication using tools like email, Teams, and Viva Engage.
- Oversee supply management for office consumables (stationery, cleaning, kitchen supplies, etc.) and work with third-party service providers to improve their services.
- Coordinate meetings and events, including venue bookings, transport, catering, and maintaining records.
- Assist with the onboarding process for new employees.
- Create accurate purchase orders for the procurement process using SAP and Ariba.
- Organize travel arrangements for international visitors.
- Act as the point of contact for any logistical issues related to the Asia Hub – Bangkok office.
Qualifications
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
- Ability to build strong relationships within the local Thai community and understand where support is needed.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Responsive and customer-focused with a helpful service attitude.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, such as onboarding new employees, arranging events, and organizing meetings.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Preferred Knowledge & Experience:
- Understanding of the agrichemical industry.
- Event management skills.
- Experience in creating and sharing content on social media platforms like Viva Engage and LinkedIn.
- Good written and spoken English (knowledge of additional languages is a plus).
- Familiarity with SAP and Ariba systems.
- Solution-oriented mindset and excellent communication skills.
Key Skills:
- Execution: Ability to follow through on scheduled tasks and manage time effectively.
- Creativity: Constantly looking for ways to improve processes within your role.
- Customer Focus: Always prioritizing customer needs and finding solutions.
- Collaboration: Willingness to work with different teams and adhere to company procedures.
Additional Information
- Location: Based in Bangkok, Thailand (hybrid role with at least three office days per week).
- Benefits: Competitive base salary, comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working, generous vacation days, bonus scheme, pension, private medical insurance, and an employee assistance program.
- Growth Opportunities: Work with a team of highly experienced professionals in a multi-country, multi-cultural environment.
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Trialing Manager (f/m/d) Central Europe
Job Description: Trialing Manager – Central Europe (f/m/d)
Location: Bad Salzuflen, Germany
Syngenta is seeking a Trialing Manager to lead and manage trialing activities in Central Europe. This role involves overseeing a team of phenotyping scientists and field agronomists, ensuring efficient trial execution, data collection, and continuous improvement in trial quality.
Role Overview
The Trialing Manager will:
- Lead a team of phenotyping scientists and field agronomists, ensuring smooth coordination of work processes.
- Define trialing capabilities, assess feasibility, manage budgets, and oversee the hiring of temporary staff.
- Manage the infrastructure and ensure adequate investment in field operations resources.
- Ensure successful trial conduct, including field mapping, planting scheduling, transport logistics, and maintaining effective relationships with farmers and subcontractors.
- Supervise the collection of phenotyping data, crop management, and external data from partners.
- Ensure proper storage and submission of data from trials, including phenotyping, soil analysis, harvest data, and external lab results.
- Ensure the accurate management and submission of raw data, including from subcontracted trials.
- Drive innovation by exploring new technologies that improve trial quality, precision, and data collection efficiency.
- Regularly report on trial quality, progress, budgets, and issues to regional management.
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Qualifications
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
- Master’s degree in agronomy or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in agronomy, with a strong background in operations.
- Proficiency in both German and English.
- Expertise in agronomy, including soil science, farming practices, and machinery. Familiarity with digital phenotyping techniques, data collection, quality assurance, and storage solutions.
- Proven leadership experience managing a diverse, cross-geography team of scientists and agronomists.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate with various teams and stakeholders.
- Strong project management experience, including budgeting, resource coordination, and feasibility assessments for trials across different countries.
- Analytical skills to manage and interpret complex data, providing insights and recommendations.
- Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and standards related to trialing and data management to ensure compliance.
- Willingness to travel in the region (10-20% of the time).
Additional Information
- Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Contract
- Diversity and Inclusion: Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fair treatment in hiring, training, promotion, and all other employment practices.
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Data Privacy Customer Support Consultant
Job Description: Data Privacy Customer Support Consultant
Location: Syngenta Group
As a Data Privacy Customer Support Consultant at Syngenta, you will be a key member of the Data Privacy Customer Support Team. You will help ensure compliance with data privacy laws and protect personal data by assisting internal teams with the OneTrust Data Privacy tool.
Key Responsibilities
- Support OneTrust Tool Implementation: Help implement the OneTrust tool across Syngenta by organizing and facilitating internal interviews with different departments.
- Assist in Data Mapping & Privacy Assessments: Contribute to data mapping, privacy assessments, and investigations to maintain and improve Syngenta’s data protection system.
- Internal Customer Support: Provide support to internal teams like IT, HR, and Marketing to integrate data protection controls into their systems.
- Streamline Vendor Risk Assessments: Assist in improving Syngenta’s Vendor Risk Assessment process.
- Respond to Privacy Queries: Monitor and address questions related to data privacy and the OneTrust tool.
- Collaborate with Data Protection Office: Work with Syngenta’s Global Data Protection Office to ensure compliance with data privacy laws and help mitigate privacy risks.
- Assess Regulatory Impact: Help evaluate the impact of new regulations and update assessments in the OneTrust tool.
- Incident Management Support: Assist with creating and implementing a response plan for potential privacy incidents.
- Promote Data Privacy Awareness: Help raise awareness about data privacy through content creation and distribution, like our Data Privacy newsletter.
- Create Training Materials: Assist in developing policies, guidelines, and training materials to ensure the organization complies with data privacy laws.
Qualifications
At Syngenta, we seek professionals who are collaborative, driven, and focused on delivering results. We are looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about data privacy compliance and eager to specialize in this area.
- Has 1-2 years of experience in implementing tools or processes, or has a background in advisory/consulting.
- Is a team player and has strong project management skills.
- Is proactive in solving problems and addressing customer/client queries.
- Is open to obtaining or already has a CIPP/E, CIPP/M, or CIPT certification.
- Has experience in process mapping and supporting data privacy impact assessments.
- Possesses excellent communication skills for leading meetings and collaborating with internal stakeholders.
- Works well with diverse teams across different functions and cultures.
Additional Information
Why work at Syngenta?
- Dynamic, international team with a great atmosphere.
- Opportunities to learn and grow professionally.
- High-quality office environment with the possibility to work from home.
- Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer, ensuring a fair and inclusive workplace for all.