Site Engineering Manager

Company Description

Syngenta headquartered in Basel, Switzerland and is among the world's leading companies in Agriculture Crop Protection and ranks in the top 3 in the high value commercial Seeds market. In Syngenta we are helping to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 48,000 people in over 100 countries are working to transform how crops are grown. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities.

Join Syngenta and help build the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet.

Job Description

• Comply with company HSE policies, principles, and guidelines for personal and organizational safety
• Follow the Site Quality policy and Global QCoP guidelines, emphasizing quality as a key enabler to deliver customer value
• Lead site engineering team with care, fostering their professional development to build a resilient & future-fit team
• Maintain excellent industrial relationships with unionized non-management teams, contractors, and service providers
• Oversee asset reliability, maintenance, and project execution
• Maintain technical regulatory and HSE compliance
• Prepare, implement, and control annual CapEx and OpEx budgets
• Ensure 24x7 utility availability
• Maintain site facilities and infrastructure as per company standards and industry benchmarks
• Manage engineering spare parts inventory
• Maintain professional relationships with OEMs, regional Process and Engineering teams, and regional maintenance leads
• Drive continuous improvement activities within the department and collaborate with site ManEx journey
• Collaborate with country and regional stakeholders for technical projects and initiatives
• Develop and implement improvements to maintenance management practices
• Conduct root cause analysis for equipment breakdowns and machine failures
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and C&F teams for effective and timely completion of projects and major maintenance
• Serve as Site Coordinator for Syngenta Sustainability Program
• Facilitate various internal/external audits as per company requirements
• Assist Site Manager with strategic decision-making, site long-term roadmap preparation and implementation
• Conduct training needs assessments for direct reports and facilitate training as needed
• Develop multiskilled teams with succession plans and talent segmentation
• Assess, develop, and improve vendor competency

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering from a recognized university
• 9-10 years of relevant experience, preferably in similar MNC/FMCG organizations, including 2-3 years of team management capability
• Experience in SAP, ARIBA, SmartSheet, PowerApp, and PowerBI will be an added advantage
• Excellent presentation and communication skills in English
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills