We have an exciting opportunity for a Global Quality Governance Lead in Manchester. The role is responsible for establishing and ensuring the effectiveness of the Syngenta Crop Protection Quality Management System its development and continuous improvement, providing technical expertise and guidance to the global head of quality and the regional quality leads and quality professionals on QMS elements and lead the team of Quality Management System Auditors and data specialists.

Responsibilities/accountabilities will include (but are not limited to): 

• Design, maintain, develop and improve the Syngenta CP Quality Management System and its processes.
• Support the quality plan, defining the quality orientation,objectives, actions. Provide smooth communication around quality (Q- Flash – Q-Day…).
• Provide stakeholders guidance, support and leadership to implement the Quality Management System.
• Maintain specialist knowledge and awareness of external developments in quality and bring them into the Syngenta Quality Management System
• Manage the Quality Audit program . Ensure audits do drive and support performance improvements and bring  visibility to the business (providing input and insights into compliance and risk forums). Ensure auditing capability is provided and maintained within the business units.
• Define key quality indicators together with the Global Quality Leadership Team that are actionable and demonstrate performance against operational and strategic goals.
• Support regions for the improvement of quality data reporting.
• Lead the design of Quality Systems tools to ensure effective and efficient application in the business.
• Steward identification and implementation of computerized systems to manage control of documents, nonconformities and improvement actions, audits and other quality related deliverables.
• Lead the team of QMS auditors and data specialists  and develop the organizational capabilities necessary to excel in delivery of the team goals. Drive continuous improvement in the performance of the team.
•  Prepare and support the CP Quality management review.