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At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the Automated Process Line Team is currently seeking a Field Research Associate, located in Slater, Iowa
Role Purpose
The Seed Processing Specialist provides daily guidance and support to production workers/contractors at our Slater and Nevada, IA facilities.  This role is responsible for ensuring the needs of our customers are met via execution of daily seed processing targets.  Specialist will adhere to all applicable HSE, Quality and Stewardship practices. 
AccountabilitiesSupervise and maintain the safe operation of Automated Seed Processing Lines (APLs), seed treaters, and associated processing equipmentSupport and enable a diverse team of production workers/contractors to meet daily throughput goals in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentFocus on meeting targeted shift production levels; track and report daily output metricsPerform and oversee preventative maintenance, daily calibrations, and off-season equipment testingDevelop and maintain good relationships with 3rd party vendors and service providers to guarantee operational readiness of equipment during peak periodsIdentify, recommend, and implement measures to improve production throughput, equipment performance, product quality, waste reduction, resource flow and line efficienciesDefine and execute continuous improvement projectsFunction as an integral member of the site Operations Team by participating in all seasonal activities, whether in field, lab, greenhouse or production floorPerform all tasks and behave in a manner compliant with and in support of all safety and stewardship related company policies and practices, including completion of all required company training coursesProvide task-specific training and documentation to FTEs and contract staffCommunicate/collaborate with peers, supervisors, and stakeholders regarding the status of projects and work activities