Syngenta's ambition is to bring greater food security in an environmentally sustainable way to an increasingly populous world by creating a worldwide step-change in farm productivity.
Pollen Limited is a fully owned subsidiary of Syngenta Seeds B.V, in the Horticultural Industry engaged in the production of Flower and Vegetable seeds, rooted and unrooted cutting for the export market.
The Production site is based in Ruiru and it seeks to engage competent individuals to fill in the following vacancies:
1. Supervisors - Post Harvest
2 Positions
Reporting to the Senior Supervisor-Post Harvest, the incumbents will be responsible for co-coordinating receipt of all cuttings in good condition, cooling, scanning of bags, sealing and packing as per the defined specification.
Key Responsibilities
Co-coordinate the allocation of duties in the pack house (URC receipt, scanning, cooling, sealing, sorting, packing, strapping, box labeling) and follows up to ensure execution.
Will be responsible to review all packing boxes planning of specific order deliveries, ensuring bags are properly distributed in the boxes as per orders and there is efficient utilization of packaging materials.
Maintain all relevant documents and ensure that all information is up to date.
Enforce good housekeeping culture by making it a safe working environment.
Prepare shipment documents by ensuring all the necessary shipment certificates are obtained from the various government authorities.
Assist in all internal and external Certification audits.
Assist in reconciling stock balances with usages for packaging materials in order to observe the set re-order level and enhance efficiency in their utilization.
Coordinate induction and training staff to ensuring they understand the Pack house operations and procedures.
Enforce compliance to phyto-sanitary & other local and international regulations.
Observe compliance with all the temperature specifications to assure quality of cuttings in the Pack House and inside the delivery truck.
Observes adherence to packing protocols and schedule to meet customer requirements.
Accompany the consignment to the Airport and secure all necessary shipment documents to ensure that the consignment is delivered for the scheduled flight.
Facilitates repairs and maintenance for equipment’s and machines to ensure smooth running of operations
Enforce HSE rules and regulations and champions the implementation of the Syngenta HSE policy in all business operations.Minimum Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate must possess the following qualification and competencies:
A degree holder in Horticulture/Agriculture Degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture or Agri-business
Must have at least 2 years relevant work experience.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office with excellent organizational skills.
Must possess a proven track record of leading teams with good problem solving skills.2. Quality Assurance Lead
Reporting to the Production Manager, the Quality Assurance Lead will be responsible for total quality of incoming and outgoing products by ensuring that they conform to the set customer specifications and standards as per the set guidelines.
Key responsibilities
Plan and update the resource allocation master plan and generate reports on the same and recommendations.
Identifying areas of improvement in the production methods/processes for improved QUOTIF.
Compile and organize the farm Required Operating Procedures (ROP) files
Guarantee compliance of all the laid down protocols across production and related processes through continuous follow to achieve customer satisfaction.
Coordinate the preparation of harvesting of Product profiles and distribution to the production areas as per the approved product profiles.
Ensure appropriate postharvest conditions are maintained this includes, packaging and labelling of the products by conducting random checks before shipment.
Collect customer’s remarks and communicates to the respective sections, agree on corrective actions and gives feedback to the customer.
Receive of imports, inspects the quality, checks documentation, and process the incoming planting materials for sticking/planting then compiles a quality report and communicate back to the material source responsible.
Prepares purity check catalogues to guarantee that the materials produced are true to type and communicates any purity issues to the relevant stakeholders.
Conduct training and evaluation to the Quality Assurance team to identify areas for training and development.
Enforce HSE rules and regulations and champions the implementation of the Syngenta HSE policy in all business operations.Minimum Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate must possess the following qualification and competencies:
A degree holder in in Horticulture/Agriculture.
Have experience in disease and pest identification and management.
Must have at least 5 years relevant work experience.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office with excellent organizational skills.
Must possess a proven track record of leading teams with good problem solving skills.3. Administrative Assistant
This individual needs to possess excellent interpersonal skills with good communication skills.
Key responsibilities
Assist in management of general files and records. This includes maintaining an up to date Human Resource and Administration files and correspondences.
Responsible for updating and maintain leave records and monitoring absenteeism by providing reports to the Line Manager.
Responsible of receiving incoming calls and responding to general queries and where need be consulting for feedback.
Receiving and screening visitors and directing them to the respective employees.
Ensuring good housekeeping in the office area, meeting rooms and its environs.
Responsible for receiving general incoming mails, recording all incoming and outgoing correspondences and channeling them to respective staff.
Will be in-charge of requisition and control of all stationery items.
Assisting in arranging hotel bookings and transfers for incoming visitors and coordinating of business meetings.
Assisting in organizing staff travel ensuring all relevant documentations are in place and in line with relevant consular requirements. Securing cost effective and convenient flights for employees.
Organizing day to day running of the Staff Canteen and the laundry operations.
Provide Secretarial support as and when required.
Enforce HSE rules and regulations and champions the implementation of the Syngenta HSE policy in all business operations.Minimum Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate must possess the following qualification and competencies:
Diploma holder in administration/business or Secretarial studies.
At least two years of relevant working experience in an administrative position.
HR exposure would be an added advantage.
Excellent planning and organizing skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with good oral and written communication skills.
Telephone handling skills and general office etiquette.How to Apply
If you would like to be considered for any of these exciting and challenging roles, please write in confidence before Friday 30th May 2014.
Enclose your curriculum vitae containing an e-mail address, telephone contacts, qualifications, experience, remuneration, addresses of three referees and send to: info.pollen [at] syngenta.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
