Date of posting here March 08, 2010 Type of position Full time Employer Syngenta Description of Employer 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. Location Santa Maria, CA Salary DOE Benefits 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. Closing date of competition 04.05.2010 Date position available 03.04.2010 Description of duties Production Specialist - Santa Maria, CA - 1615 Role Purpose - Execute established seed production plans to assure that Syngenta has a consistent, timely, producible supply of high quality seed, assure successful production of critical genetics of region through active technical liaison with growers, breeders, marketing, logistics, and third party vendors. Accountabilities - Adhere to all applicable HSE and other corporate policies, procedures and guidelines Execute all production activities from contracting through harvest and delivery associated with a multimillion dollar vegetable seed business Understand species and variety characteristics, seed quality standards, PLC advancement priorities, market priorities, and crop delivery requirements to ensure optimization of seed availabilities, and parent seed execution to optimize field performance. Responsible for grower/field selection, production guidelines, and grower relations within assigned area and crop responsibility, crop pricing strategies and year end crop and producer assessments. Adhere to company production instructions Responsible for contracting, crop monitoring, reporting, harvest scheduling, and grower settlements for assigned area and crop responsibility to attain targeted volume, quality and cost goals. Hire, coach, train, and mentor seasonal personnel demands assigned as necessary. Work with production research or other specialists to test / implement new production concepts. Remain current with latest production technology and develop specialized skills (i.e. systems, data analysis, equipment maintenance, fertility, irrigation mgt., etc.) to support seed growers. Assist Production Leaders by accepting special projects or assignments. Be proactive in providing support to Global Supply Chain production and conditioning efforts. Perform multiple tasks simultaneously through efficient time management and decisive decision making. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications sought Critical knowledge: May require a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience and/or training in addition to the experience requirement. Critical experience: Typically requires 2-8 years of related experiences Critical success factors: Assessments, implementations, and execution of important business strategies relating to consistent supplies of high quality and sufficient quantity seed products. Individual skill assessments and developments. Creative solutions of cost control Proactive professional working relationships with global and regional business partners Proactive professional working relationships with seed producing vendors. Seed industry liaison Additional Information - Physical Demands of The Essential Functions: Combined office and fieldwork activities are involved. The fieldwork requires moderate lifting, good mobility, and some travel. Working Conditions While Performing Essential Functions: Fieldwork is subject to field environmental conditions such as (dust, heat) and working with and around approved agricultural chemicals and machinery. Contact for additional information megan.bird@yoh.com Application procedure   Submit what resume and online application Submit to megan.bird@yoh.com Additional Information EOE