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Supply Technician

Location:Kekaha, Hawaii, USA
Job Type:Permanent
Posted:30th Nov 2009
Closing Date:28th Dec 2009
Posted By:Syngenta
Details:
Supply Technician

As global demand for food and fuel continues to rise, we are dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Syngenta is one of the world's leading companies with more than 24,000 employees in over 90 countries. We work in a collaborative and inspiring culture where personal contribution is rewarded and growth and development are at the heart of our culture.
Through our world-class science, global reach and commitment to working with our customers, we help to increase crop productivity, protect the environment and improve health and quality of life.
There’s never been a more important time to join Syngenta.
Supply Technician II - Kekaha (Kauai), HI - 1479

Role Purpose –

Responsible for executing production plant tasks assign by Plant Management. May be required to monitor, operate and maintain both plant and field technical production equipment. Perform in assigned department to insure all required processes, procedures, and production requirements are met. May be asked to perform assigned tasks without direct Supervision. Contributes to an operational culture founded on HSE and supply management processes built from innovation and continuous process improvement.


Accountabilities –

Tasks may include but not limited to:

Field Activities: Crop Scout, Cutter/Puller Operator, Fertilizer Technician, Field Tillage Operator, Machine Mover, Male Row Destruction, Pesticide Sprayer Technician, Silk and Pollen Notes Collector

General/Administrative: Maintenance Operator

Harvest: Harvest Transportation, Green Corn Sorting Technician, Dump Cart Operator, Assistant Sheller Operator

Rework, Conditioning, Treating and Packaging: Quality Assurance and PCL Technician

Warehouse, Distribution, Discard and Maintain Product: Seed Delivery (Non CDL Driver), Pick-Stage-Load Operator, Fork Truck Operator

General Accountabilities: Maintains a safe work environment in accordance with HSE policies. Performs tasks within the frameworks established by Syngenta management systems. Supports the mission of being a reliable supplier of high quality seed.

Guidelines for Responsibilities

Shall comply with all Syngenta and legal safety policies
Identify, report and remediate if possible any unsafe acts or conditions within the facility
Manages people and processes 0 to 25% of time
May contribute input for plan development
Could impact financial, quality and safety issues at a job specific level
Requires supervision/direction over 50% of time
Contributes to teamwork and has minimal external interaction
May require multiple job skills at varying complexity


Knowledge, Experience & Capabilities –

Critical knowledge:

• Must be High School graduate or GED degree
• Associate degree is preferred
• Commercial Pesticide Applicators License or the ability to obtain

Critical experience:

• 1 year Seed industry, Ag Business or Ag related experience preferred
• Maintenance and welding experience preferred but not necessary
• Farm machinery operating experience preferred

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

• Good communication skills while working with co-workers
• Good organization skills during planning of daily work activities
• Team Orientated to work with everyone at the plant to successfully complete work schedule and to accomplish safety goals
• Some PC and business software skills
• Some supervisory skills
• Decisive
• Trusted -Will need to make good sound judgment calls in regards to seed quality management that will be for the best interest of the company
• Results-Oriented
• Innovative - To always look to implement new procedures or technologies to improve work efficiencies.
• Ability to adapt to changing environmental/situational needs
• Ability to make timely, effective decisions and develop backup plans/options to have available when making decisions
• Ability to remain flexible and responsive when faced with multiple time sensitive requests
• Will need to help out in other areas of the plant either in office or plant as work load requires
• CDL license may be required
• Ability to read and interpret written documents such as HSE policies, ISO work instructions, and various other written materials necessary to complete assigned tasks

Critical leadership capabilities:

• Good communication skills
• Senses and adapts to the changing environment to achieve excellence in delivery
• Detail/Accuracy Oriented

Critical success factors:

• Achieve annual HSE targets
• COGP Targets
• Quality Targets
• Plant Process Improvement Plans
• Plant and Supply Chain KPI’s


Additional Information –

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Must be able to read reports, write legibly, possess good math and computer skills
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.
• Must be able to walk or stand for extended period of time
• Climb ladders and stairs in plant and storage bins
• To work outside at different heights levels on storage bins and elevator legs

WORKING CONDITIONS WHILE PERFORMING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Noisy dusty environments
• Longer hours during peak seasonal times
• Hot or cold conditions
• Must be able to work in field under adverse conditions
• Work in satellite growing areas as required
• Weekend and shift work possible during peak seasonal times

OTHER
• A valid driver license
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.


Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at the Syngenta Careers web site. EOE
 
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