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Hawaii Stewardship Officer
| Location: | Kekaha, Hawaii, USA |
|---|---|
| Job Type: | Permanent |
| Posted: | 11th Feb 2010 |
| Closing Date: | 11th Mar 2010 |
| Posted By: | Syngenta |
| Details: | |
| Hawaii Stewardship Officer 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. Hawaii Stewardship Officer – Kekaha, HI - 1602 Role Purpose – The purpose of the Stewardship Officer role is to implement, monitor, and provide local guidance and risk assessment on Syngenta, Federal and State requirements in local seed processed as they are applicable to biotechnology. Responsiblities also include Stewardship related communication with Product Development management, regulatory compliance and the GM quality management team, including representing the sites in stewardship requirements, standards and practices. Accountabilities – • Maintain applicable stewardship and regulatory compliance documentation and records (e.g., Record of Planting, training forms, Regulated Seed Destruct forms) including master list of HI locations for permitting. Manage record keeping personnel. • Facilitate all USDA, EPA and HDOA biotechnology inspections on Kauai and provide support for Oahu inspections. • Facilitate incident response according to NAFTA Incidental Escalation Support Process. • Ensure compliance with BIO Excellence through Stewardship program. • Participate in annual PD Core Process review. Lead the review for PD pertaining to Transport, Storage and Post Harvest Monitoring. Participate in PD-wide risk assessment and process development. • Facilitate annual update and review of all Kauai site work instructions (SWIs); review and approve all Oahu site work instructions. Identify need for additional SWIs as they pertain to Stewardship, develop and implement. • Develop, implement and/or track all training of Syngenta and third party contract employees at Kauai site on SWIs, Regulatory Compliance, GM Quality Management and Stewardship training, including SQC sampling, submission and follow up. Provide guidance for Stewardship training at Kunia. • Monitor for compliance with regulatory compliance and stewardship requirements and elevate non-compliance to management as needed. • Lead continuous improvement efforts effecting stewardship and regulatory compliance at both Hawaii sites, including root cause analysis of corrective/preventative actions, follow up on corrective actions and tracking of minor nonconformities leading to trends that need to be escalated. • Identify potential areas of stewardship risk for Hawaii and arrange for process risk assessment (PRA) and facilitate all follow up actions. • Host all internal stewardship and regulatory compliance audits and lead completion of all actions. Conduct desktop audits annually if there is not a GM QM audit for the site during the year. • Lead the Kauai Stewardship team and prepare data in support of the quarterly site management reviews. Participate in Oahu management reviews. • Coordinate field phytosanitation inspections for all Kauai fields needing inspection with HDOA. • Facilitate third party seed handoffs within Hawaii in accordance with company policy and legal requirements. • Performing all tasks and behaving in a manner compliant with and in support a all safety related company policies and practices, including completing all required Company training courses and attending local safety meetings. Knowledge, Experience & Capabilities – Critical knowledge: • BS degree in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent; M.S. preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of breeding or other required scientific principles. Critical experience: • Minimum of three to five years o relevant work experience and significant achievement. • Experience with agricultural biotechnology, breeding techniques and practices and a familiarity with regulations governing agricultural biotechnology. Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities: • Ability to manage projects and procedures by directing personnel outside of a standard report relationship. • Ability and motivation to learn new tools and technologies. • Ability to work on project/products of complex scope where analysis of data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. • Ability to exercise judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. • Ability to determine methods and procedures on new assignments and provide guidance to other personnel. • Ability to use personal computer with standard office software and SPIRIT data management tools and application. Critical leadership capabilities: Set Direction-Building partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations to help achieve business goals. Create Edge – Facilitating Change: Encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace. Set Direction – Gaining Commitment: Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one’s own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations and individuals involved. Drive Results – Initiating Action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive. Critical success factors: • Become very familiar with Syngenta’s SOPs for Experimental Field Trials of Regulated Articles in the US, Core Process and Biotechnology requirements unique to Hawaii. • Evaluate current compliance procedures against SOPs & Core Processes and implementing standard procedures that enable timely project delivery and compliance. • Developing a strong understanding of all Hawaii seed operations, processes and communication tools (including SPIRIT). • Exercise technical discretion and contribute to problem solving. • Read and understand literature that directly relates to their work area. • Establish a good working relationship with local biotechnology regulators. • Build a relationship with staff and management that enables trust and buy-in for the purpose and importance of compliance with regulatory compliance, stewardship and quality management concepts and processes. Additional Information – PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds. Capable of working long hours during time-critical periods. WORKING CONDITIONS WHILE PERFORMING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Field, laboratory, office. Occasional travel from home location to continental US. Frequent travel to other Hawaiian islands. Work may be performed outdoors under environmetal conditions of extreme temperatures and moisture. Must be able to handle corn and soybean seeds. Potential allergens, pollen, fungal spores, chemical pesticides in the field. • All applicants must be eligible to work in the US.• 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! EOE | |
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