HSE Manager (m/f/d)

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HSE Manager (m/f/d)

Posted 25.08.2026APPLY NOW

HSE Manager (m/f/d)

Posted 25.08.2026APPLY NOW

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 intelligent crop protection that maximises yields while minimising environmental impact. Join us in 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 wellbeing of its employees and awards all Swiss locations with the "Friendly Work Space" label. At Syngenta, the health and wellbeing of employees are key to the company’s 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 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 the operation on operational HSE matters.

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 HSE compliance, especially according to Swiss EHS legislation, SUVA requirements, cantonal authorities, as well as 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’s 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 as well as 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, both 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, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.