Site Engineering Manager

Role Summary

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture, providing high-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta's Hiring Team is seeking an Onsite, Site Engineering Manager in Kaisten, Switzerland.

The Site Engineering Manager Kaisten is responsible for maintenance and engineering at the Kaisten site, including the planning and implementation of site-related projects. The function ensures the technical availability, security, compliance and economic optimization of production, infrastructure and building systems.

As a technical partner to the site manager and member of the site leadership team, the function combines safe and reliable operations with the long-term technical development of the site. She ensures that asset management, maintenance, investments and continuous improvement are aligned with business requirements, HSE regulations, legal requirements and Syngenta standards (in particular SAMS/Global Maintenance Policy, Engineering Standards and SPS principles).

Management of the engineering and maintenance function at the Kaisten site as well as technical advice to the site manager.

Further development and implementation of the maintenance and asset management strategy according to business requirements, asset availability and Syngenta standards.

Ensuring the safe, reliable, cost-efficient and legally compliant operation of production, infrastructure and building systems.

Management, development and deployment planning of the engineering and maintenance team as well as external resources and contractors.

Responsibility for site-related investment projects (CAPEX), budgets, cost control as well as deadlines, quality, safety and compliance goals.

Development of long-term investment and renewal plans as well as early identification of technical risks and optimization potential.

Promote reliability improvements, root cause analysis, risk analysis and best practice exchange within the regional/global engineering community.

Contribution of technical expertise to fulfill the location strategy and long-term location development.

Requirements

• Completed degree or equivalent training in a technical field, e.g. E.g. process engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, automation technology, chemical engineering or comparable.
• Several years of experience in the process industry, ideally in the chemical or pharmaceutical industry, as well as in technical operations support, maintenance, engineering or project management in a regulated industrial environment.
• Experience in leading, developing and motivating technical teams as well as in managing external service providers and contractors.
• In-depth understanding of modern maintenance principles, asset lifecycle management, plant availability, shutdown planning, technical malfunctions and root cause and risk analyses.
• Experience in planning and implementing investment, optimization or technical improvement projects as well as knowledge of project planning, cost control, change management and stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of HSE and process safety requirements in the chemical industry as well as relevant legal, technical and internal standards.
• Confident handling of engineering/maintenance management systems, technical documentation, budget and reporting processes.
• Very good knowledge of German and good knowledge of spoken and written English.

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 working models, an attractive bonus system, company doctor, fitness room and canteen. We also offer other benefits, including family-friendly initiatives and 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 Group, we are a global community of 56,000 innovators in 90 countries, united by a 250-year legacy of agricultural excellence. As the world's most local agricultural technology partner, we create tailored solutions that transform agriculture while protecting our planet, driven by our commitment to innovation, ethics and integrity. Through our inclusive environment and diverse perspectives, we develop groundbreaking solutions for farmers, society and future generations. Join our global teams of agricultural pioneers to create a more resilient and equitable food system for all.

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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. Read more about it here: https://friendlyworkspace.ch/de/das-label/das-sind-die-label-friendly-work-space-betriebe