Engineering Manager AI North CH (m/w/d)
- Global Engineering
- Muttenz
- Syngenta Crop Protection
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We are looking for an Engineering Manager (m/f/n) based in our site in Muttenz (BL). The plant is located in the GETEC Park Swiss in Muttenz, and its close proximity to our Technical Development Centre in Münchwilen will facilitate the production step from pilot plant to large-scale production.
As Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of project managers, project engineers, and other resources to manage the engineering capital program for the northern Switzerland sites. Your primary focus will be to ensure the timely and cost-effective implementation of new or improved assets while fostering a culture of engineering professionalism and sustainability. You will collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that capital projects adhere to engineering best practices and meet Syngenta's health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements. Project locations will include Muttenz and other locations across the Rhein valley as required. You will also give occasional regional support in Europe, depending on the workload.
- Manage a team of project managers and project engineers (external and internal), balancing workload and optimizing resource utilization within the Europe Engineering and Site Engineering Teams.
- Develop and foster a sustainable capital project capability and governance through the encouragement of engineering professionalism and the training of project managers and project engineers.
- Manage engineering project contracts and project platforms in partnership with Procurement to efficiently manage outsourced engineering work across the northern Switzerland sites.
- Influence and direct the scale, nature, timing, and execution of capital investments to meet evolving business requirements.
- Implement and improve processes for defining, estimating, executing, tracking, and reporting the costs and progress of individual capital projects.
- Deliver timely engineering capital approvals and project closure reports, ensuring compliance with project objectives, cost, and safety parameters.
- Set success criteria for projects and formulate project execution strategies to ensure alignment with regional objectives and standards. Ensure alignment with the Syngenta Engineering Project Process and guidance.
- Share expertise in engineering knowledge across the Europe region based on reliable, innovative technical solutions and project methodology. Ensure link between the sites and the Global Engineering Excellence Team.
- Demonstrate HSE leadership through rigorous application of procedures and consistent action where engineering work is performed.
- Act as Project Manager for major projects, depending on workload and resources availability.
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.
- Min.15+ years of project management experience, preferably in multinational companies within the agrochemical, pharma, chemical, or process industry.
- Proven track record in managing major engineering projects, including project life cycle management and leadership of internal and external resources.
- Technical degree or equivalent - Preferred Engineering-based (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, etc.) or Science-based (e.g. Chemistry, Physics, etc.)
- Qualification/certification or equivalent education in project management (e.g. PMI, Prince2, APM, etc.)
- Fluent in English and German (additional European language appreciated)
- Expertise in project definition, cost control, contract negotiation, and management, with strong leadership, networking, and communication skills.
- Fluent with digital tools for office and project management, adaptability to changing demands, and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
We offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits, including:
- A position which contributes to impactful work in a stimulating and international environment
- Flexible working arrangements and environment with an open culture and diverse workforce
- The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced colleagues
- Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options
- You will benefit from a competitive pension fund plan, annual bonuses and other benefits (Family friendly initiatives, Child and Family allowance…)
Interested? We look forward to receiving your online application including all relevant documents (cover letter, CV, certificates and diploma) – reference number 18061149.
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.
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