Job description
Purpose
- To develop, lead, and continuously improve the capital projects delivery ensuring the timely implementation of new or improved assets consistent with rapidly changing business requirements and within agreed cost and safety parameters.
- To create a sustainable and highly performing engineering organization to deliver projects while meeting all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements as well as maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
- To play a key role in the deployment of engineering best practices on all regional assets (One Engineering ambassador)
Accountabilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive regional engineering strategy aligned to both regional and global CP strategy maintaining the required balance between specific customer requirements and established standards to effectively support dedicated organization in the region and respond to business needs.
- Establish, manage, and deliver capital projects within cost budgets to ensure effective use of Syngenta assets and resources while supporting business growth, cash flow, and cost targets. Oversee processes, capacity planning, and resource allocation for maximum efficiency and cost reduction.
- Partner with leaders across regional organization to deliver on annual or multi-year and long-term Maintenance/Capex plans to improve system/technology availability, capacity, and efficiency. Team up with dedicated organization/customers for reliable and cost-effective project deliverables
- Deploy "engineering excellence" strategy (incl investment, technologies, deployment of Syngenta Asset Management System) to support the business strategy; Identify and develop the engineering capabilities to drive transformation of the organization in the region (process, systems, people). Ensures focus on execution strategy, design, efficiency, and agility.
- Regional owner and accountable to ensure that organization is up to standard in using tools and processes designed to optimize capital projects implementation, from design to delivery. Set success criteria to ensure engineering operations run smoothly and efficiently, ultimately leading to improved productivity, higher-quality, and increased profitability.
- Lead the regional engineering organization through transformation and organizational change, establish and role model a culture of continuous improvement, securing high level of engagement from teams.
- Develop the talent pipeline as well as functional capabilities (Engineering) people relevant capabilities; role model coaching and mentoring and a culture of constructive and immediate feedback.
Syngenta Group, a global leader in agricultural technology and innovation, employs 60,000 people across more than 100 countries to transform agriculture through tailor-made solutions for farmers, society, and our planet. Our diverse portfolio encompasses seeds, crop protection, nutrition products, agronomic solutions, and digital services, all designed to help farmers produce healthy food, feed, fiber, and fuel while conserving natural resources and protecting the environment. Our mission is to address critical challenges such as climate change and food security through sustainable practices and cutting-edge solutions, while safeguarding the planet's resources.
Syngenta Crop Protection, the largest Syngenta Group unit, leads in sustainable farming solutions, offering innovative products to keep crops healthy while minimizing environmental impact, from planting to harvest.
Syngenta Seeds, a leading developer and producer of Field Crops, -Vegetable, - and Flower Seeds, is part of Syngenta Group. We bring farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops.
Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Magazine and it has been awarded with the "Friendly Work Space" label to all its Swiss sites.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in an engineering role within industrial environment combined with significant responsibility in large/complex/challenging engineering projects.
- Track record in leading teams, and developing/raising engineering capabilities
- Solid technical background in process technology and/or chemistry and/or engineering.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and compliance.
- Must have experience in project management and construction of systems and equipment utilized in both large industrial facilities, R&D and office-space environment. Experience in waste-to-energy facilities or facility operations and/or maintenance support is desirable.
What we offer:
- We offer a position which contributes to valuable and 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 employees
- Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options
- You will profit from an onsite doctor, gym, canteen, and other benefits

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