HSE Manager (m/w/d)

Role Summary

As Lead HSE, you are responsible for ensuring a high level of safety at the site. You ensure compliance with legal and company-internal HSE requirements and develop improvement and corrective measures in the areas of process and plant safety, occupational safety, environmental protection, construction site safety, fire protection and explosion protection.

In addition to the HSE coordination team and the HSE specialists, you are the company's direct contact person for operational HSE issues.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for all HSE activities at a chemical production site
• Maintenance and further development of the site-specific HSE management system
• Ensuring regulatory and internal company HSE compliance, in particular in accordance with Swiss EHS legislation, SUVA requirements, cantonal authorities and the Seveso/Major Incident Ordinance
• Annual environmental reporting to cantonal and federal authorities
• KPI management and EHS reporting to the site management and the group organization
• Risk management across all specialist disciplines, in particular process safety, explosion protection, occupational safety, industrial hygiene, fire protection and construction site safety
• Maintenance and further development of the training and competence management system
• Responsible for risk management in business continuity planning
• Leading, coaching and developing a team of safety and training specialists
• Responsibility for the emergency organization of the site including operations management
• Interface to authorities, insurance companies and external auditors
• Participation in the site management team

Requirements

• Completed studies in chemistry, chemical engineering, process engineering or a comparable field
• Completed training as a specialist in occupational safety and health protection or an equivalent qualification
• Minimum of five years of professional experience in chemical production, technical support or manufacturing operations
• Experience in leading risk analyzes in chemical production
• In-depth knowledge of HSE processes and standards in production
• Experience with safety and environmental regulations as well as dealing with authorities
• Ability to lead and influence with direct and indirect line responsibility
• Precise way of working and entrepreneurial thinking and acting
• Very good knowledge of German and English, both spoken and written

Benefits

• We offer a variety of financial and non-financial services, including:
• We offer a position that contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment
• An excellent working environment with an open culture and a diverse workforce where new ideas are always welcome
• The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced staff and achieve scientific and technical excellence
• Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training opportunities
• You benefit from a competitive pension fund plan, flexible work arrangements, an attractive bonus system, company doctor, fitness room, canteen and other benefits (family-friendly initiatives, child and family allowances…)
• Please send your complete application with your CV, diploma and references (if available).

Syngenta is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

About the Company

About Syngenta

At Syngenta Crop Protection, we develop pioneering solutions that protect global food security while promoting sustainable agriculture. As a global market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that protect against nature's toughest challenges. We combine advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Become part of our mission to revolutionize crop protection from sowing to harvest.

Did you know that Syngenta has the Friendly Working Space certificate?

Health Promotion Switzerland recognizes Syngenta's commitment to the health and well-being of its employees and awards all Swiss locations with the "Friendly Work Space" label. At Syngenta, the health and well-being of employees are the key to the company's success.