Operations Manager

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 Manager in Stanton, MN. This role will provide comprehensive leadership and strategic oversight of all Seeds Development operations in Stanton, MN, encompassing nursery operations, farming systems, and seed logistics.The Operations Manager drives integrated operational excellence in nurseries, field production, seed processing, and distribution, ensuring the highest quality standards, HSE, regulatory compliance, and sustainable practices to support seed production for Syngenta.Accountabilities:Strategic Leadership: Direct the execution of end-to-end operations at the Stanton, MN site, ensuring alignment with North America Seeds Development objectives and business goals.Operational Excellence: Drive cross-functional integration and workflow efficiency to eliminate silos; monitor site KPIs to identify and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement.Financial Stewardship: Manage the overall site budget (CapEx and OpEx), ensuring cost optimization, resource investment, and financial accountability.Talent & Capability Building: Lead talent management, succession planning, and leadership development for direct reports while ensuring technical training delivery across all operational areas.Governance & Compliance: Ensure site-wide compliance with corporate policies, safety standards, and regulatory procedures; lead crisis management and business continuity planning.Strategic Influence: Represent Stanton operations in senior leadership meetings and maintain strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders (government, industry, and service providers).Leading Change: Lead organizational change initiatives and coordinate with regional/corporate functions to standardize processes and leverage best practices.