We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and caring for our planet. The Production & Supply – Logistics team is seeking a Regional Distribution Safety Manager NA in our Greensboro, NC location to support that challenge.
The Regional Distribution Safety Manager is responsible for the North America Crop Protection compliance with all relevant national and international transport regulatory requirements and company policies. This role also represents NA in the global Distribution Safety Team.
Accountabilities
- Lead efforts to deliver efficient and compliant transportation requirements for NA domestic and export shipping adhering to all applicable requirements: internal, external, legal, regulatory, and HSE (i.e., USDOT, IATA, and IMDG)
- Provide regulatory and technical support to Syngenta customers and business partners to promote safe and efficient distribution to the end-use customer
- Research and interpret regulatory changes and establish a strategy to maximize Syngenta Distribution efficiency while minimizing risk and maintaining compliance
- Develop North American policies and management programs to ensure distribution safety and security
- Support regional implementation of global distribution safety initiatives by coordinating with other regions and departments to include HSE, Planning, Customer Service, Formulation, and Production
- Facilitate sharing of key performance indicators and metrics monthly to show logistical health and areas for improvement
- Audit and assess third party providers to ensure compliance and risk mitigation
- Support the NA emergency response team for logistics-related spills and emergencies
Qualifications
- Bachelors or Master’s degree in environmental sciences, chemistry or engineering
- 5+ years of work experience with DOT HazMat regulations
- 2+ years of work experience with IATA and IMDG transport regulations
- Multiple years of experience in logistics, preferably in a highly outsourced environment
Preferred Requirements
- International transportation experience with chemicals industry experience
- SAP experience
- Strategic and able to deliver solutions to business problems
- Proven self-motivated change agent
- Skilled in developing relationships across departments
- Driven to deliver timely operational service
Additional Information
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members
- We offer flexible work options to support your work and personal needs
- Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day
- 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
- Paid Vacation, 9 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits
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
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)(http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmla.htm)
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Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)(http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppa.htm)
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Company Description
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.
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