Facilities Maintenance and Engineering

Purpose

• Accountable for monitoring and maintaining the delivery of services suppliers at an area level according to agreed standards.
• Lead the area of Site facilities deliveries working with the local managers and Business Partners.
• To develop, agree and implement a facilities and real estate strategy for the area, working with local manager to creates an environment where Syngenta employees can contribute to their highest potential, delivering innovative contributions to the business in safe, efficient and most effective ways.
• Work with suppliers to continuously identify improvements to the service provided and areas where further savings could be made.
• Work closely to Engineering team to support the improvements and guarantee all traceability of the projects at site level.

Accountabilities

• Manage the all Facilities Management contract(s) at an area level and oversee that all the required services are being delivered to specification (security, engineering maintenance, cleaning, catering, heating, lighting and Real Estate). 
• Be responsible for preparing and agreeing the area budget with Regional Leads, Finance and monitor spending and accruals.
• Review the supplier delivery against the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for the area. Gather and collate area data on the KPIs and SLAs and communicate results to the relevant parties.
• Update and maintain the Syngenta Property Database & Real Estate Tracker.
• Manage all Real Estate transactions within their portfolio.
• Monitor SFM supplier performance via the Service Delivery Managers and act as the first internal escalation point for the Area. Share industry best practice and opportunities across Area.
• Ensure that all the area activities meet all internal and external legal, HSE, Letter of Assurance, fiscal and compliance requirements and that all corporate standards are understood and implemented working with the HSE departments, functions and SFM supplier appropriately.
• Accountable for delivering facilities projects in time, cost and quality within the area.
• Review Supplier contract terms at regular intervals with Legal and compliance team
• Work with relevant subject matter experts to ensure that service delivery protocols for sites and equipment is in line with Syngenta and Legislative Requirements for the Legal Entities within the Area.
• Establish and maintain fit for purpose area organisations for efficient delivery of goals including the management of the organisational budget and people.
• Support the delivery of Capital, Maintenance and Operational projects delivered in the area where applicable.
• Head the Area Leadership team for Facilities Management and be a member of other related leadership teams where appropriate.
• Take responsibility for area morale and communications where required. Responsible for execution of client satisfaction surveys.
• Assume Legal responsibility for Facilities area operations, where relevant, and ensure that Legal and Compliance accountability (e.g. ISO, SOX, LoA) is clear across the area for sites in scope.
• Support Internal Audit process for the relevant areas of responsibility.
• Drive operational excellence and productivity improvement across area in partnership with Functional Business Partners and SFM supplier.

Experience required for the job

• Engineering formation or Knowledge.
• Experience of managing a diverse team.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of the contracts management in relation to the provision of services to the site, including the related service level agreements and key performance indicators.
• English and spanish language necessary to effectively manage in the area.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety requirements and how they can best be implemented.
• Experience of managing 3rd party suppliers, including contract management and the operation of SLAs and KPIs.
• Experience of managing and setting budgets.
• Experience with Administration in general.
• Excellent communication skills, with both internal customers and external suppliers.
• Excellent leadership skills with an ability to manage a team and stakeholders.
• A recognized HSE qualification would be desirable.
• Leadership experience and proven track records.

Be part of the Syngenta Group Experience

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits
• Dynamic and international environment
• Modern office environment and collaboration tools
• Forward thinking policies (e.g. remote working, career breaks)
• Support personal development in a diverse and inclusive environment

Important

Syngenta and its affiliated companies will never request any remuneration for participating in the processes that we publish on our job portal, nor on social networks or job boards with which Syngenta has an agreement.

Beyond believing in the power of diversity, the Syngenta Group promotes an inclusive culture that welcomes differences in all their forms. Here I believe that the feeling of belonging allows people to be the best version of themselves, building an increasingly welcoming and productive environment.

All qualified individuals will be considered for our positions, without regard to race, sex, age, national origin or disability.

• This position does not include relocation support.

Be part of a leading company that brings the potential of plants to life.

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs.

Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.

Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.