Shift Team Leader

About Syngenta At Syngenta Crop Protection, we develop pioneering solutions that protect global food security and promote sustainable agriculture. As a world leader with its headquarters in Switzerland, we enable farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that protect against the toughest challenges of nature. We combine advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields and minimizes environmental impact. Become part of our mission to revolutionize crop protection from sowing to harvesting. Did you know that Syngenta has the Friendly Working Space certificate? Gesundheitsförderung Schweiz recognizes 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, the health and well-being of employees are the key to business success. Read more about it here: https://friendlyworkspace.ch/de/das-label/das-sind-die-label-friendly-work-space-betriebe Job Description At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing high-quality seed and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta's Hiring Team is looking for an Onsite Shift Team Leader in Münchwilen, Switzerland. Business Impact: Leads shift team and is responsible for safe and timely production. Avoids operational interruptions by recognizing and eliminating conflicts early. Responsible for training apprentices and integrating new employees. Contributes to the strategic direction of the operation. Purpose: Leads a shift team (4-6 employees) and is responsible for safe and timely production. Ensures optimal use of available personnel. Responsible for training apprentices. Responsible for integrating and training MA from other plants. Manufactures chemical intermediates and active substances according to pilot regulations, with precise documentation of observations and processes. Carries out sales controls. Accountabilities: Ensures compliance with Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) regulations and risk analyses; demonstrates exemplary safety awareness and reports events, technical malfunctions, and unsafe actions immediately and proactively resolves them. Ensures that all safety- and process-relevant information is available and passed on during shift handovers. Drives continuous improvement by suggesting, checking, and implementing corrective and preventive measures as well as HSE action plans based on self-conducted HSE mini-audits. Creates new guidelines, documentation, and checklists. Supports shift employees in process care, including PRA and definition of technical measures with their expertise. Ensures that assembled production systems comply with applicable regulations and guidelines. Participates in complex investment projects (CAPEX) and fully represents operational interests. Develops and defines annual goals for the shift in agreement with operational priorities and career development goals, conducts MA discussions, performance and MA evaluations. Coaching & Mentoring of Operator, Deputy Shift Leader, and new employees. Qualifications Self-leadership (intrinsic motivation) and leadership of others. Works independently and efficiently. Uses and reports proactively free shift capacities. Local stakeholder management (operational employees, campaign managers, PRA managers, workshop, etc.). Established internal network (workshop, logistics, HSE, etc.). 5-10 years of professional experience as Deputy Shift Team Leader or comparable experience. Excellent technical knowledge of all existing plant and infrastructure equipment in Synthesepiloten CHMU-3146. Specialist for several special apparatus. Familiar with process control system (PLS) and automation, alarm, and safety concepts as well as Safety Instrumented System (SIS). Established internal and external network (other plants, partner functions, HQ). Required: Completed training as a chemist or chemical and pharmaceutical technologist Fluent German language skills (spoken & written) English language skills (spoken & written) required Excellent written and spoken communication skills Technical and practical expertise with flexibility in solving tasks Proven leadership experience and strategic thinking Additional Information What we offer We offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits, including: We offer a position that contributes to valuable and effective work in a stimulating and international environment The opportunity to make a difference in process safety, both within Syngenta's global operations and in shaping safety regulations and culture worldwide 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 employees 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 hours, attractive bonus system, company doctor, fitness room, canteen, and other benefits (family-friendly initiatives, children and family)