Operations Quality Specialist

$66,000 - $83,000/Yr

Syngenta Group - Gilroy, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Gilroy, CA

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Operations Quality Specialist at Syngenta is responsible for implementing and ensuring compliance with the Quality Management System at the site level. This role involves supporting local teams in understanding and applying quality management practices to enhance internal processes and product quality in research and development operations. The specialist will also oversee quality control measures and ensure environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the implementation of the Quality Management System at the site level.
• Guarantee alignment with Global Quality Management System (QMS).
• Support the creation and supply of clean stock for customer trials and commercial production.
• Assist greenhouse operations for breeder/marketing trials and stock maintenance.
• Ensure HSES Environmental Compliance and Recordkeeping.
• Perform quality inspections of outgoing materials using a stereoscope for pest identification.
• Manage logistics and communicate audit details to involved functions.
• Support local functions in managing audit findings.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in horticulture or seed industry.
• Experience in vegetative or seed production.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Open vacation policy with a minimum of 15 days of vacation
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Education Assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Corporate Discounts