Facilities Management and Engineering

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta’s Automation & Engineering team is seeking a Facilities Management and Engineering in Jalapa, Guatemala. This role will be:

• Responsible for overseeing facilities operations, equipment maintenance, engineering and electrical site operation while ensuring optimal performance of building systems, infrastructure, and equipment.
• Develop and execute comprehensive maintenance programs management (preventive/corrective).
• Accountable for Implement and monitor service level agreements with services hired by Syngenta.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and safety standards.
• Work continuously to identify improvements to the service provided and Optimize resource utilization and cost management.
• Work closely to Engineering team to support the improvements and guarantee all traceability of the projects at site level.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for facility operations.
• Drive sustainability and energy efficiency programs.

Accountabilities 

• Review the supplier delivery against the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and communicate the results.
• Manage the people and service hired an area level and oversee that all the required services are being delivered to according specification (security, engineering maintenance, cleaning, catering, electrical, heating, lighting and Real Estate). 
• Be responsible for preparing and agreeing the area budget with Local Leads and monitor spending and accruals.
• Update and maintain the Asset Essential Maintenance tool as single point of true for maintenance plan.
• Ensure that all the 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 appropriately.
• Responsible for execution of client satisfaction surveys.
• Supervise maintenance staff and contractors.
• Ensure that Legal and Compliance accountability (e.g. OSHA) is clear across the area of responsibility (electrical, equipments and building).
• Support Internal and external Audit process.

About Syngenta  

Syngenta is a global leader in agricultural innovation with a presence in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is focused on developing technologies and farming practices that empower farmers, so they can make the transformation required to feed the world’s population while preserving our planet. Its bold scientific discoveries deliver better benefits for farmers and society on a bigger scale than ever before. Guided by its Sustainability Priorities, Syngenta is developing new technologies and solutions that support farmers to grow healthier plants in healthier soil with a higher yield. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland; Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. Read our stories and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram & X. 

Required  

• Engineering formation and Knowledge in maintenance management.
• Experience of managing 3rd party suppliers, including contract management and the operation of SLAs and KPIs.
• Experience of budget execution.
• Fluenty English.
• Excellent communication skills, with both internal customers and external suppliers.
• Excellent leadership skills with an ability to manage a team and stakeholders.

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. 
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits. 

Important: 

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. 

Beyond just believing in the power of diversity, Syngenta Group promotes an inclusive culture that includes differences in all its forms. We believe that the feeling of belonging allows people to become their best version, building an increasingly welcoming and productive environment. 

All qualified candidates will be considered for our positions, without distinction of race, gender, age, nationality or disability.

*This position will not provide relocation support. 

*This position will require immediate availability. 

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

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