Operations Specialist

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta's Operations & Trialing Team is seeking an Operations Specialist in Nampa, ID.The Operations Specialist – Farm Manager ensures optimal field equipment and farm conditions for the successful execution of open-field vegetable research trials. This position involves both hands-on operation of specialized farm equipment and strategic oversight of farm activities.AccountabilitiesManage all farm activities, including but not limited to soil preparation, planting, spraying, cultivation, irrigation (furrow and drip), harvesting, and chemical inventory.Develop and implement an annual work plan, in consultation with various stakeholders, to ensure timely execution of farm activities.Conduct preventive maintenance and necessary repairs on field equipment (tractors, planters, sprayers, disks, cultivators, etc.) to ensure reliable operation.Operate and maintain GPS-equipped tractors/planters and other seed research equipment with complex mechanical and electronic components.Coordinate water schedules with the irrigation district to ensure crops are irrigated properly.Manage, coach, and train third-party contract labor to optimize farm operations.Coordinate fleet vehicle maintenance, ensuring timely and proper service completion.Function as an integral member of the operations team supporting all activities from seed to seed.Ensure effective daily communication with peers, breeding teams, and supervisors on work progress.Follow and apply all HSE (Health, Safety, & Environment) and Stewardship practices, as well as provide support to site management with the functional activities of a research facility.