Transformation & Change Specialist

Location:

México (CDMX); Colombia (Bogotá); Argentina (Ciudad de Buenos Aires); Chile (Santiago)

 Role purpose:

• Implement and apply Syngenta's Operational Excellence methodology in high-priority projects.
• Train teams and leaders in the use of Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of the Operational Excellence methodology.
• Contribute to the development of the continuous improvement community.

Accountabilities:

• Coach P&S leaders to develop their knowledge and capability in establishing a Continuous Improvement culture.
• Champion the use of the Operational Excellence methodology, Lean, and Six Sigma.
• Ensure Continuous Improvement is understood, and we are actively pursuing our ambition to embed a culture of everybody and everyday driving continuous improvement in the P&S function.
• Work with the Functional Managers to establish CI goals and a delivery portfolio that supports the P&S strategy.
• Coach and develop practitioners in the use of the Operational Excellence methodology, Lean, and Six Sigma.
• Build strong networks in the practitioner community through coaching, workshops, and improvement initiatives.
• Help develop training materials and teach classes related to Continuous Improvement.

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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with proven track record in Lean, Six Sigma, and/or Agile methodologies
• Knowledge of project management methodology desired
• Knowledge of agriculture industry and processes
• Communicates effectively to a broad range of leaders and team members
• Pursues process excellence and best practices

Critical Skills:

• Communicating effectively and engaging/influencing widely to support a cultural change through which we will embrace, own and use Continuous Improvement mindset and approaches.
• Ability to rapidly understand complex operational situations and to support and coach leaders and practitioners in Continuous Improvement to identify best opportunities to improve our business.
• Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving.
• Adaptability to change.
• Team leadership and motivation in project settings.
• Active listening and empathy.

Beyond just believing in the power of diversity, Syngenta 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.

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