HSE & Quality Coordinator

About Us 
Through leading innovations, we help farmers around the world meet the challenge of feeding a growing population and taking care of our planet. We are currently seeking an HSES (Health, Safety, Environment and Security Accountabilities) and Quality Coordinator at our Gilroy, California site. 
You will help meet the world’s most pressing needs by: 

• Managing all aspects of the Health, Safety (personal and process), Security & Environmental programs including overall program development, training requirements, environmental permitting, waste disposal, risk management, fire protection, and emergency response and participate in the capital project review for the site.  
• Providing support to our clean plant production department by inspecting plant material for quality prior to packing and shipping.  

Accountabilities  

• Manage compliance with any California required permitting
• Perform routine walkthroughs to document observations and ensue safety programs are being implemented
• Compile and submit any required reports including SARA inventory, Syngenta SERAM reporting specific CA requirements ( IIPP, Hazardous Materials Business Plan, Farm Water Quality Management Plan
• Oversee the site Waste Minimization plan and waste disposal practices per regional and State requirements
• Maintain functionality and compliance of the site security system including heat and smoke detectors, fire suppression systems as well as fire extinguishers and fire doors as compliant with the Gilroy facility. 
• Participate on the site safety teams and as a member of the site management teams
• Local, regional, global, State and Federal HSES related reporting
• Manage and ensure all other required HSES related training for the site including respiratory, Greenhouse Safety, confined space, lockout/tagout, forklift operations as examples
• Support the supply chain in production of clean plant material by inspecting for pests or diseases and documenting findings.  
• Coordinate with Elite Starter Material manger, Phytopathologist, Growers to inspect plant material before packaging.  
• Learn how to identify insect pests or plant pathogens of concern.

Critical success factors & Key challenges:

• Establish HSES programs as critical business components within the many functional groups on the Gilroy site.
• Work effectively across multiple teams; balancing goals and objectives of the varied customers to meet critical overall HSES program goals

Requirements 

• 2-3 years operational experience in industrial production and/or laboratories
• Functional knowledge of HSES management systems, data/data needs, and reporting requirements
• Knowledge of Federal and State HSES related regulations as well as internal Syngenta HSE and Security policies and standards
• Fundamentals of HSES program development and management including working through others to achieve critical goals
• Knowledge and experience with Cal OSHA and EPA
• Individual must be authorized to work in the United States for Syngenta without work authorization sponsorship now or in the future 

What We Offer: 

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do 
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution 
• Open Vacation Policy with a minimum of 15 days of vacation, 9 Paid Holidays 
• Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others 
• A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity, and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year 

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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Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) 
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About Syngenta 
Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.