Global Manufacturing Excellence - Syngenta Production System Manager (m/w)

Company Description
At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest. 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.

Job Description
We are seeking a Global MANEX SPS (Syngenta Production System) Manager, to support the SPS lead in codifying and sustaining the Syngenta Production System. This role will establish connections within global MANEX, Excellence functions, and local sites to ensure successful SPS implementation while driving continuous improvement through Community of Practice.

Accountabilities:

-Collaborate with partners to codify SPS, documenting best practices and standards
-Lead the execution of the SPS governance model
-Drive continuous improvement of the SPS model
-Lead and develop the SPS Community of Practice
-Partner with external organizations to exchange best practices
-Monitor and report on SPS implementation effectiveness
-Support knowledge transfer from global to sites
-Design and maintain a results-driven production system

Qualifications
-MS/BS in Industrial, Engineering, or Chemical Sciences
-Proven manufacturing experience with lean transformation expertise
-Strong program management background
-Experience in organizational design and change management
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
-Fluent in English
-Global mobility for site visits
-Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority
-Strong coaching and training capabilities
-Experience in complex organizational transformations
-Proven stakeholder management skills
-Ability to work independently and in complex structures

Additional Information
-We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment
-A superb working environment with an open culture and diverse workforce where new ideas are always welcome
-The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees and gain scientific and technical excellence
-Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options
-You will profit from a competitive pension fund plan, flexible working, attractive bonus system, onsite doctor, fitness room, canteen, and other benefits (Family friendly initiatives, Child and Family allowance…)

Interested? Please send your complete application with CV, diploma and work certificates (if applicable).

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.