As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting.  From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland. 

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Purpose

The Global Manufacturing Excellence Change Agent supports Manufacturing organization in diagnosing and transformation of production operations, embedding new ways of working and deliver breakthrough in production performance (develop and deploy new production management tools, processes and behaviours).

Accountabilities

• Perform “fast-track” diagnostic on specific area of expertise (Production performance, Maintenance, Cost management, Mindset & Behaviours) to identify opportunities for productivity increase, ways of working improvement and define tactical implementation plans.
• Direct training of manufacturing employees on standardized practices (Syngenta Production System) at shop floor and management level.
• Support local Manufacturing Excellence team in developing organization capability.
• Collaborate with functional experts to ensure that new capabilities are deployed (tools/processes/behaviours) and are codified in Syngenta Production System.
• Promotes a data-driven & objective approach to performance management.
• Perform targeted audits on Syngenta Production System. Issue recommendation for continuous improvement
• Coaching of leaders & operations management consulting
• Domestic, European & International travel to manufacturing sites expected – up to 50% depending on business need

• MS/BS in Industrial, Engineering or Chemical sciences, or a 5-year technical degree in related discipline.
• Significant experience working within a manufacturing site Production’s department (equivalent experience in site Maintenance, Engineering or Operational Excellence departments are also relevant for the role).
• Functional expertise in desired subject matter: Production performance, Maintenance, Process Engineering, Change Management.
• Proven track record in the application of project and program management methods.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, organize, and monitor multiple concurrent activities in order to meet ambitious timelines, influencing teams over which you have no line management accountability.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills. With ability to develop and structure clear arguments and translating insights in to business benefits
• Skilled in problem solving and critical thinking to identify solutions that address user needs.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required
• Experience with data analytics packages or Python programming preferred.
• Ability to access and leverage manufacturing data, from SAP,  Historian etc. to provide key insights
• Stakeholder Management: Strong influencing skills will be required to convince Site Leadership Team, Intermediate Management and other key stakeholders of the need for change.

Demonstrated track record of taking initiative, driving projects independently, and solving complex problems with minimal supervision

We offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits including:  

• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment   

• A superb working environment with an open culture and diverse workforce where new ideas are always welcome  

• The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees and gain scientific and technical excellence  

• Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options  

• You will profit from a competitive pension fund plan, attractive bonus system, canteen, and other benefits (Family friendly initiatives, Child and Family allowance…)  

Please send your complete application with CV, motivation letter, diploma and work certificates (if applicable). 

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status