Active Ingredient Production Chemist (M/F/N)

About the job

Active Ingredient Production Chemist (M/F/N)

• Full time

Company Description

At Syngenta Group, we form a global community of 56,000 innovators across 90 countries, united by a 250-year heritage of agricultural excellence. As the agricultural technology partner closest to local realities, we create tailored solutions that transform agriculture while protecting our planet, guided by our commitment to innovation, ethics, and integrity. Through our inclusive environment and diversity of perspectives, we pave the way for breakthrough solutions for farmers, society, and future generations. Join our global teams of agricultural pioneers to create a more resilient and equitable food system for all.

Job Description

Job Purpose

As an Active Ingredient Production Chemist, you are responsible for the production processes in your area and their documentation. You ensure the safety, quality, and performance of operations while contributing to the continuous improvement of the supply chain. Working closely with the Line Technicians team, you resolve process issues and ensure resource availability as well as equipment reliability.

Responsibilities

HSEQ, Quality and Compliance:

• Ensure HSEQ compliance within your area of responsibility, adhering to defined standards, and manage risks appropriately.

• Act as the HSEQ referent for the area, particularly for risk assessment and change management.

• Take technical, organisational, and financial responsibility for one or more products regarding quality, yield, adherence to the production schedule, and cost efficiency (QOTIFQA).

Production, Reliability and Performance:

• Take responsibility for the production processes in your area and maintain complete and reliable process documentation.

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), analyse deviations, and report results appropriately.

• Organise and support production activities to achieve quality, volume, yield, timing, and cost objectives.

• Work with the line technicians team to resolve issues, ensure resource availability, and improve equipment reliability.

Continuous Improvement, Projects and Representation:

• Support or lead operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Represent the AIP (Active Ingredient Production) department within project teams and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Substitute for the Production Manager to represent the area when necessary.

Qualifications

Required

Education & Knowledge:

• Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or equivalent training.

• Good knowledge of risk assessment and applicable safety, health, and environmental standards.

• Good understanding of chemical production processes as well as the financial aspects of chemical operations.

Experience:

• Experience in a technical field, ideally more than two years, or production experience in the chemical industry.

• Demonstrated experience, or recognised potential, in leadership and operational management.

• Experience working in project teams and ability to contribute to managing interdisciplinary projects.

Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including in complex situations.

• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and advance sustainable solutions.

• Excellent team spirit, clear communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to maintain a high level of demand and contribute to a high-performance work environment.

• Ease in leading change and ability to unite around shared values and objectives.

• Knowledge of automation, process control systems and/or electrical systems: an asset.

• Fluent in French and good knowledge of English.

Additional Information

What we offer

• A competitive salary.

• Opportunities for individual development and continuous training.

• Particular attention to your work-life balance.

• A work environment that promotes agility, diversity, and teamwork.

• Responsible and varied work within a dynamic team.

• An on-site company restaurant.

Syngenta is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or any other employment practice on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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