Continuous Improvement Lead

Role Profile

A key member of the P&S Continuous Improvement (CI) team that builds Continuous Improvement capabilities in Syngenta.  Works with the P&S Leadership team to help coach and identify initiatives focused on the P&S Crop Protection business.  In addition, improves the capabilities of practitioners and builds a culture of continuous improvement of ​“everyone, everyday”.​

Accountabilities

• Coach P&S leaders to develop their knowledge and capability in establishing a Continuous Improvement culture.
• Champion the use of the Operational Excellence methodology, Lean, and Six Sigma.
• Ensure Continuous Improvement is understood, and we are actively pursuing our ambition to embed a culture of everybody and everyday driving continuous improvement in the P&S function.
• Work with the Functional Managers to establish CI goals and a delivery portfolio that supports the P&S strategy.
• Coach and develop practitioners in the use of the Operational Excellence methodology, Lean, and Six Sigma.
• Build strong networks in the practitioner community through coaching, workshops, and improvement initiatives.
• Help develop training materials and teach classes related to Continuous Improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with proven track record in Lean, Six Sigma, and/or Agile methodologies
• Proven individual leadership skills and change management experience
• Excellent stakeholder management skills as well as dealing with ambiguity
• Strong capability to develop, coach & teach others in delivering Continuous Improvement

Preferred Requirements

• Advanced competency of continuous improvement methodologies desired
• Lean or Six Sigma Black Belt certification desired
• Experience in data analysis and statistical approaches desired
• Knowledge of project management methodology desired
• Background in training desired

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits

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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.