Syngenta Crop Protection
Muttenz
HSE Manager (m/f/d)
- 26 August 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Muttenz
Job summary
Join Syngenta as an HSE Manager, leading safety initiatives! Enjoy a supportive work culture with competitive benefits.
Tasks
- Oversee all HSE activities at a chemical production site.
- Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and internal policies.
- Manage risk assessments and develop safety training programs.
Skills
- Degree in Chemistry or related field and 5+ years experience.
- Strong knowledge of HSE processes and regulations.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
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About the job
HSE Manager (m/f/d)
- Full-time
Company Description
About Syngenta
At Syngenta Crop Protection, we develop pioneering solutions that protect global food security while promoting 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 combine advanced science with digital solutions to develop smart crop protection that maximises yields while minimising environmental impact. Join our mission to revolutionise crop protection from sowing to harvest.
Did you know that Syngenta holds the Friendly Working Space certificate?
Health Promotion Switzerland recognises Syngenta's commitment to the health and well-being of its employees and awards all Swiss sites with the "Friendly Work Space" label. At Syngenta, employee health and well-being are key to business success.
Job Description
Purpose of the Role
As Lead HSE, you are responsible for ensuring a high level of safety at the site. You ensure compliance with legal and internal company HSE requirements and develop improvement and corrective measures in the areas of process and plant safety, occupational safety, environmental protection, construction site safety, fire protection, and explosion protection.
In addition to the HSE coordination team and HSE specialists, you are the direct contact person for operational HSE matters for the operations.
Responsibilities
- Overall responsibility for all HSE activities at a chemical production site
- Maintenance and further development of the site-specific HSE management system
- Ensuring regulatory and internal company HSE compliance, especially according to Swiss EHS legislation, SUVA requirements, cantonal authorities, and the Seveso/major accident ordinance
- Annual environmental reporting to cantonal and federal authorities
- KPI management and EHS reporting to site management and corporate organisation
- Risk management across all disciplines, especially process safety, explosion protection, occupational safety, occupational hygiene, fire protection, and construction site safety
- Maintenance and further development of the training and competence management system
- Responsibility for risk management in business continuity planning
- Leadership, coaching, and development of a team of safety and training specialists
- Responsibility for the site emergency organisation including incident command
- Interface with authorities, insurers, and external auditors
- Participation in the site management team
Qualifications
- Completed degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, process engineering, or a comparable field
- Completed training as a specialist in occupational safety and health protection or an equivalent qualification
- At least five years of professional experience in chemical production, technical support, or production operations
- Experience in leading risk analyses in chemical production
- Sound knowledge of HSE processes and standards in production
- Experience with safety and environmental regulations and dealing with authorities
- Ability to lead and influence with direct and indirect line responsibility
- Precise working style as well as entrepreneurial thinking and acting
- Very good German and English skills, spoken and written
Additional Information
What We Offer
We offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits, including:
- A position that contributes to valuable and impactful work in an inspiring and international environment
- An excellent working environment with an open culture and diverse workforce where new ideas are always welcome
- The opportunity to work with highly qualified and experienced colleagues and learn from them, as well as achieve scientific and technical excellence
- Learning culture (Together we Grow) and a wide range of training opportunities
- You benefit from a competitive pension fund plan, flexible working arrangements, attractive bonus system, company doctor, fitness room, canteen, and other benefits (family-friendly initiatives, child and family allowances…)
Please send your complete application with CV, diploma, and work certificates (if available).
Syngenta is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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