Production & Supply Site Leadership Trainee

Company Description

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 that challenge, the Production & Supply team is currently seeking a Production and Supply Site Leadership Trainee, located in Waterloo, Nebraska. As a trainee, you will be responsible for designing experiments, field and lab preparation, routine maintenance, and data analysis. You will be provided the opportunity of being exposed to research activities, allowing you to apply academic background and ultimately be exposed to both Production & Supply and Research & Development at Syngenta. 

• Competitive wages 
• Ongoing career development resources    
• The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems  
• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and offers flexible work options to meet both your work and personal needs 

 Estimated Duration: Up to 30 Months

Job Description

Role Purpose:

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Production and Supply Site Leadership Trainee to join our organization. This is a professional level position that offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow within our company. The successful candidate will be responsible for completing a comprehensive training program focused on seed field production and processing that will establish them into a well-rounded future leader in the organization.  

This training program may last up to 30 months and will provide on-the-job experiences to understand end to end site operations and supporting functions, along with developing trainees into future leaders. Following completion of this program, successful candidates will be placed into a site leadership or individual contributor role.

You Will:

• Participate in a structured training program that will include both classroom and hands-on learning activities including field operations, facility maintenance, warehousing, conditioning, treating and packaging, quality control and re-work activities.
• Learn about the company's products, operations, services, and business processes.
• Work closely with site manager, site leadership team and mentors to learn management skills and techniques.
• Operate equipment and systems in accordance with site specific activities.
• Participate in projects and assignments that will allow for practical application of learned skills.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance in accordance with production area, site and company goals.
• Communicate effectively with customers, team members, and managers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to company's Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) standards.
• Maintain compliance with site HSE protocols and Syngenta HSE policies and employee code of conduct.
• Comply with internal procedures and support compliance with legal requirements applicable to local area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Experience, & Capabilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree or 5 years production/ag experience
• Must be willing to relocate, will be allowed to decline 2 relocation offers before ending program.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license.

Critical Success Factors & Key Challenges:

• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 70 pounds
• Work in and outdoors, in extreme conditions, heights, and walk on uneven surfaces

Additional Information

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

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