Wheat Production Technician

Job Description
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 SE Production Operations team is currently seeking a Wheat Production Technician located in Burley, Pocatello, or Twin Falls, Idaho.
Responsibilities
Coordinate with P&
S Manager and R&
D seed purification teams to establish a seed crop plan.
Responsible for the purification and multiplication of all Syngenta wheat seed stocks for Domestic and International use.
Contract lease ground for internal parent seed productions and secure production acres with contract growers that maximize yield and quality and minimize freight costs.
Maintain quality and purity standards for both varietal and hybrid parent seed production.
Coordinate and monitor progress of seed certification inspections for internal productions and with contract growers. Ensure purity and phytosanitary standards are met for all seed stocks.
Coordinate the proper storage, conditioning, packaging, and inventory records for seed products.
Establish/revise protocols for proper seed crop management in hybrid parent seed production.
Record all seed crop management information using approved documentation resources.
Communicate and coordinate with the appropriate R&
D and Commercial leads regarding the production and distribution of existing and new hybrid/conventional wheat releases.
Manage the transfer of branded and licensed seed from Syngenta/contract growers to conditioners and distribution team in a timely manner.
Coordinate and/or execute special R&
D projects focused on best management practices for economical seed production and the release of superior hybrid/conventional products.
Budgeting and coordinating the maintenance of all Syngenta-owned equipment along with maintaining local Syngenta-occupied facilities.
Train, guide, and mentor other staff members in all aspects of their duties while maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring compliance with all HSE and stewardship requirements.
Manage all operational affairs for assigned responsibilities. Communicate regularly with P&
S Manager to inform on progress and any complications/limitations/delays.
General administrative management duties including preparing contracts, collecting – preparing – inputting – data for field management records and production reports.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Support other functional groups including Quality lab, Greenhouses, R&
D, and Commercial.