HEAD OF R&D FLOWERS OPERATIONS AMERICA
Company: DaVita Inc.
Location: Gilroy
Posted on: October 26, 2024
Job Description:
The Gilroy, CA station Manager for Flowers R&D Operations NA
is responsible for the management of functional and operational
activities at the Gilroy research site including but are not
limited to the following:
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employment opportunity completely.
- Effectively leading the execution of trialing for breeding and
marketing, starter material, and operational activities at the site
in a timely, accurate, and in a cost-effective way to deliver a
healthy product pipeline.
- Developing staff, improving processes, and driving adoption of
new technologies, in daily operations to bring the highest quality
products to market in an efficient, safe, and environmentally sound
manner of a research facility.
- Infrastructure and capital improvements, rolling trialing's and
quality operations for the Gilroy site.In this position, you are
responsible for the ongoing development, upkeep and maintenance of
the Gilroy site and all its assets to meet the needs for Syngenta
Flowers site and all functions that utilize the site in a manner
that represents the Syngenta brand
appropriately.AccountabilitiesWork in a team-based environment to
effectively manage and deliver site level capabilities that allow
delivery against commercial portfolio targets:Resources
- Site operational budget: Plan, execute and deliver works to
defined R&D standards, within allocated budget.
- Ensure/propose investment in capabilities and infrastructure at
site level in alignment with R&D strategy and successfully
gaining approvals through R&D capital matrix guidance/DOA
processes.
- Define site level resource availability, align resources and
work plans according to strategic priorities, and assure that
demand and resources are well balanced within your station.
- Oversee CBRE site services and collaborate with SDM/FM to set
discuss priorities and issues, shares upcoming workload for the
site, standards of housekeeping, maintenance and excellence in site
operations.
- Contribute to develop and continuously update unit costs for
all operational tasks conducted at the site level.Operations
- Ensure all regulatory requirements (business license, permits,
etc.) are in place and lead official inspections (Cal Osha, City,
State and Ag) for the site.
- Ensure proper implementation and timely execution of trialing
(breeding and marketing) and starter material operations on
site.
- Own and optimize trialing and starter material delivery at the
site level (Quality, quantity, and timeliness).
- Participate in cultivation evaluations and make sure that
improvements and findings regarding process improvement from those
evaluations are being included in the operations protocols.
- Lead QM and Continuous Improvement.
- Ensure delivery according to plan for all crop activities.
- Ensure operational activities at the site are conducted in
accordance with company HSE & phytosanitary standards.
- Facilitate site level alignment meetings and team meetings,
including tiered meetings.
- Conduct time studies and guide the team in labor planning.
- Delivery of KPI's to measure work performed, assess/analyze,
and use this information to propose productivity improvements.
- Facilitate the development of high throughput phenotyping and
automation at the station.People
- Line management of the trialing/growing team, starter material,
operational, and Tissue Culture teams on site.
- Ensure motivation and engagement of the site community in
collaboration with other functions and support sustainability
programs for the site.
- Ensure people management processes, people capabilities and
succession plans are in place.
- Ensure good project management and people interactions.
- HSE and Code of Conduct responsibility for the operations
team.
- Continuous improvement of direct reports through performance
management, training, and mentoring.
- Recruit and manage seasonal staff: be the site point person for
the contract labor needed on site, collect and report on data
regarding labor hours spent on specific activities and develop
operational standards.Reporting / Communication
- Collaboration and communication: create a collaborative way of
working with Market Segment team (Breeders and Scientists).
- Ensure transparency and cross-site communications regarding
site operational efficiencies and best practices.
- Responsible for reporting operational status updates and KPIs
for trialing and starter material operations at the site.
- Effectively communicating on a daily basis with peers and
supervisor regarding the status of projects and work
activities.QualificationsCritical knowledge
- MS or BS degree in horticulture, biological sciences, botany,
genetics, agriculture, crop science, or plant science biology with
good understanding of agriculture, crop management and breeding
principles is required; post-graduate qualification preferred.
- Thorough understanding of R&D processes and sufficient
knowledge to identify the critical issues and engage effectively
with people to solve problems.
- Knowledge of Syngenta functions supporting R&D, and those
systems relevant for portfolio / project management and finance is
a plus.
- Sound understanding of commercial and business needs.
- Sound understanding of agronomy, plant breeding, logistics,
operations, automation, seed physiology and modelling and planning
tools.
- Knowledge of activity-based costing and basic accounting
principles.
- Working experience with Lean ways of working/Lean Six Sigma,
and Agile methodology.
- Knowledge of automation and high throughput phenotyping
tools.
- At least 8 years experience working in a greenhouse
environment.
- At least 4 years of experience building and leading operations
at a greenhouse facility.Critical experience
- Operate in a team setting. Successfully function both as a
manager and a mentor.
- Experience working in a greenhouse environment and field
desirable.
- Ability to use and understand greenhouse control hardware and
software.
- Planning, modelling, and manufacturing environment
experience.
- Ability to use MS Office, especially Word and Excel, and other
standard software.
- Ability to learn and use proprietary systems and inventory
management.
- Proven record of leading a dispersed team of highly qualified
technical experts in a matrixed reporting environment.
- Expert working knowledge of R&D workflows and
operations.
- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management
skills.Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities
- Ability to plan and manage organizational change.
- Ability to think and plan strategically.
- Ability to communicate clearly at all organizational
levels.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to develop dashboards to report progress against
metrics and KPIs.
- Ability to estimate financial impacts of plan scenarios.
- Ability to establish priorities and oversee multiple research
activities simultaneously at peak work periods.Critical leadership
capabilities
- Set direction
- Prioritize actions and ensure appropriate support and
resource.
- Communicate inspirationally: Gain commitment of key
stakeholders in a compelling way and help see how objectives are
aligned to company strategy and add value.
- Drive results
- Skilfully plan, organize, and monitor performance against
deadlines. Sense and adapt to the changing environment to achieve
excellence in delivery.
- Step beyond comfort zones: Manage risk and able to work with
uncertainty.
- Focus energy on must-wins: Make tough decisions.
- Liberate potentialCoach to release creativity and innovation:
Coach people to connect across functions and boundaries to spark
innovation.Additional Information
- Relocation support is not available.
- Travel - 10% and seasonal travel to off-station trialing
locations.Working Conditions/ Physical Demands
- Capable of working in high or low temperature conditions in
field or greenhouse.
- Potential allergens; pollen, fungal spores, chemical pesticides
in the greenhouse.
- Work is performed in the field, greenhouse, lab, and
office.
- Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Capable of working long hours during time-critical periods of
the growing season.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.
- Generous Vacation Policy in addition to paid holidays.
- Maternity/Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness
Programs and Corporate Discounts among other benefits.
- Salary $104-148K plus bonus.
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes
professional development and strives for a work-life balance that
supports the team members.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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