Active Ingredient Production Chemist (H/F/N)

Job Objective

As an Active Ingredient Production Chemist, you are responsible for the production processes of your sector and their documentation. You guarantee the safety, quality, and performance of operations, while contributing to the continuous improvement of the supply chain. In close collaboration with the Line Technicians team, you resolve process problems and ensure the availability of resources as well as the reliability of equipment.

Responsibilities

HSEQ, quality and compliance:

• Guarantee HSEQ compliance in your area of responsibility, in compliance with defined standards, and manage risks appropriately.
• Act as the HSEQ referent for the sector, notably for risk assessment and change management.
• Ensure technical, organizational, and financial responsibility for one or more products regarding quality, yield, compliance with the production program, and cost efficiency (QOTIFQA).

Production, reliability and performance:

• Ensure responsibility for the production processes of your sector and maintain complete and reliable process documentation.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPI), analyze deviations, and report results appropriately.
• Organize and support production activities to achieve quality, volume, yield, deadline, and cost objectives.
• Work with the line technicians team to resolve problems, 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 multifunctional teams.
• Replace the Production Manager in order to represent the sector when necessary.

Requirements

Education & knowledge:

• Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or equivalent training.
• Good knowledge of risk assessment and applicable safety, health, and environment standards.
• Good understanding of chemical production processes as well as the financial stakes of chemical operations.

Experience:

• Experience in a technical field, ideally more than two years, or production experience in the chemical industry.
• Demonstrated experience, or recognized potential, in leadership and operational management.
• Experience working in project teams and the ability to contribute to the management of interdisciplinary projects.

Skills & personal qualities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including in complex situations.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage priorities, and advance sustainable solutions.
• Very good team spirit, clear communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of excellence and contribute to a high-performance work environment.
• Ease in managing change and the ability to unite people around common values and objectives.
• Knowledge of automation, process control systems, and/or electrical systems: an asset.
• Fluency in French and good knowledge of English.

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 practice any discrimination in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or any other employment practice for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

At Syngenta Group, we form a global community of 56,000 innovators spread across 90 countries, united by a heritage of 250 years of agricultural excellence. As an 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. Thanks to our inclusive environment and the diversity of our 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.