Global Manex FFP Change Delivery Lead (fmd)

Purpose of the Role

Lead and deploy the Manufacturing Excellence strategycovering both process and people pillars within the Syngenta Production System (SPS)to improve Formulation Filling & Packing (FF&P) Manufacturing performance. Partner with FF&P manufacturing leaders to identify and build the capabilities required to drive transformation and optimize cost efficiency innovation quality and production performance (processes systems and people). Ensure strong focus on execution design efficiency and agility.

Accountabilities

• Implement SPS aligned to strategy: Deliver successful implementation of the Syngenta Production System in line with the Global FF&P Manufacturing strategy balancing site/customer requirements with SPS standards to support performance across sites.

• Deploy Manufacturing Excellence strategy: Translate business strategy into site Manufacturing Excellence roadmaps; build the capabilities needed to transform process systems and people with focus on execution design efficiency and agility.

• Drive long-term production performance: Partner with site leaders to deliver long-term production plans that improve availability capacity reliability and cost efficiency.

• Deliver customer-focused outcomes: Collaborate with customers and site stakeholders to ensure reliable cost-effective delivery and measurable operational impact.

• Lead and manage a globally distributed team of professionals

• Build a culture of excellence: Foster and role-model a Manufacturing Excellence mindset acting as a trusted advisor to strengthen capabilities improve performance and mobilize sustainable change.

• Lead change and continuous improvement: Promote a change-management mindset grounded in continuous improvement; coach teams and individuals to embed new ways of working and accelerate adoption.

• Standardize and optimize operations: Oversee standard practices capacity planning and resource allocation; deploy change initiatives across sites to amplify performance and cost efficiency.

• Ensure tool/process discipline: Ensure consistent use of SPS tools and processes to optimize implementation maintain smooth operations and improve productivity quality and profitability.

• Develop talent and capabilities: Build the manufacturing talent pipeline and functional capabilities; role-model coaching and mentoring and promote timely constructive feedback.

Qualifications :

• 5 years of experience in a relevant scientific or engineering field (e.g. production performance Lean leadership) with demonstrated manufacturing experience.

• BS/MS in Industrial Engineering Engineering or Chemical Sciences (or a 5-year technical degree in a related discipline).

• Manufacturing specialist with strong project/program management and change/operations management experience confident leading large complex initiatives with significant responsibility.

• Track record leading teams and building manufacturing capability.

• Ability to develop coach and teach others to deliver change.

• Functional expertise in production performance maintenance and Lean leadership.

• Information management: interpret analyze and present complex/conflicting data.

• Communication: strong listening; clear messaging; sound judgment in complex situations.

• Credibility & trust-building across all levels; able to remove blockers.

• Stakeholder influencing: drive alignment with Site Leadership Teams and key stakeholders.

• Fluent English; additional language a plus.

• Ability and flexibility to travel frequently as the role may require travel up to 50% of the time

Additional Information :

We offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits including:

• A position that 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 colleagues to grow in scientific and technical excellence
• A strong learning culture (Together we Grow) with a wide range of training opportunities
• 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)

Please send your complete application in English 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1