Role purpose
- Within the scope of 3rd party manufacturing (tolling), the purpose of this role is to keep the Syngenta supply risk to a minimum at all times.
- Ensure full compliance of tollers with Syngenta's HSES and quality requirements and with regulatory, contractual and financial frameworks.
- Maintain a tolling supply base delivering production flexibility and reliability at a competitive total cost.
- Coordinate and consult the different Syngenta functions on tolling and toller related topics; act as single key point of contact on managerial level.
Accountabilities
- In support of the regional and global FF&P strategy, business priorities and budget targets.
- Accountable for Syngenta HSES policies, quality policies, Crop Life guidance, and good stewardship are understood and adopted by the toller; enforce appropriate management processes at the toller.
- First point of contact on technical issues.
- Report and manage any significant, continuing risks and compliance gaps.
- Address any significant operational issues that arise at the toller.
- Define and manage toller relationship in collaboration with Procurement per T.O.M.
- Support HSES and quality audits and drive timely response on findings and action plans.
- Investigate complaints and ensure resolution through the appropriate interfaces.
- Ensure product specific documentation is complete and correct; implement any product change requests impacting products at tollers.
- Ensure QOTIF targets are met through effective collaboration with internal and external partners.
- Measure toller performance (capability mapping) and drive continuous improvement where appropriate.
- Identify and implement outsource siting options where needed and know the market.
- Define requirements to contractually secure adequate capacity and competitive cost with the support of the Procurement business partner.
- Monitor the total tolling cost (per kg/liter) to identify and realize savings opportunities.
- Lead/participate in selected projects, including product introductions.
- Ensure master data (including BOMs and OLAs) is set-up correctly and accurately maintained; Investigate production usage / toll fee variances and ensure resolution through appropriate interfaces. Responsible for defining scrap factors.
Critical Experience (Experience/Previous Roles required for Job)
- Five to ten years professional experience in a lead manufacturing or technical role with close manufacturing interface (e.g., PT &E).
- Experience in Agrochemical industry is preferred.
- Turkish language literacy and fluent speaking is a must
Critical Knowledge (Education/ Development expected for Job)
- Basic understanding of formulation, fill & pack technology and processes
- Good grasp of 3rd party relationship management
- Good knowledge of HSE, Quality and Regulatory compliance frameworks
- Working experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience to be gained
- Translating strategy into practice
- Working across interfaces in the entire Supply Chain, T&E and 3rd parties
- Insights into CP industry and changing legislations
