Production Technician Jobs

Company Description

About Syngenta

Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

About Us

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, Syngenta Flowers team is currently seeking a Production Technician in Alva, FL.

You Will Help Shape The Future Of Agriculture By

• To support operations functions (Harvest) processes, materials and supplies in the field and be able to manage crews and crew leaders.

Accountabilities

• Communication with each individual harvester’s performance and their progress.
• Responsible to advice managers for any disciplinary actions.
• Responsible for enforcing systems, policies, and procedures in your area of responsibilities.
• Responsible for managing a given area with approximately three crews during season.
• Responsible for monitoring, coaching and encouraging the crews on performance.
• Responsible for the management and integrity of data collection in your area
• Hourly communication on crew’s performance compared to expectations.
• Leading a team of crew leaders, mostly third party employees.
• Maintains work flow by monitoring steps of the process; in your area of responsibilities.
• Monitor harvest and crop maintenance progress and revise the schedules in your area in communication with your manager.
• Give harvest scheduling to your manager and assigning personnel to accomplish the work as required
• Responsible for execution of daily and weekly harvest in your area.
• Control and observe personnel and resources required for your area a head of time;
• Responsible to maintain the right resources and equipment’s, required for your area.
• Maintain cuttings quality standards by enforcing Wows and protocols.
• Accountable for harvest and quality training.
• Work with other third party supervisors and crew leaders.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all HSE standards,

Qualifications

Requirements

• All applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred.
• Competent work skills with scanners and tablets is desired
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles.
• 100% working outdoors under various weather conditions.
• HS Diploma or GED preferred
• Active knowledge in managing crews is a plus.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do

401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution

Open Vacation Policy with a minimum of 15 days of vacation and up to 30 days with manager approval, 9 Paid Holidays

Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others

A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity, and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year

Salary: $51,000/annually

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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