HSE Lead Münchwilen (f/m/d)

Company Description

About Syngenta

At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing 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 unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest. Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Magazine and it has been awarded with the "Friendly Work Space" label to all its Swiss sites.

Job Description

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta’s Hiring Team is seeking an Onsite, HSE Lead Münchwilen (f/m/d) in Münchwilen, Switzerland. 

Job Purpose

Lead the strategic direction, governance model and organisational effectiveness of Health, Safety, Environment and Security (HSE) at the Münchwilen site. Ensure HSE requirements are embedded in operational processes, capital projects, change initiatives and leadership decision-making, going beyond compliance. Drive a culture of proactive risk ownership and visible safety leadership in a demanding piloting environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and continuously improve the site-wide HSE management system for piloting, scale-up and synthesis activities.
• Govern the site’s key HSE risks, ensuring mitigation plans are owned, adequately resourced and delivered by line leadership.
• Ensure compliance with Swiss regulations, Syngenta Global HSE standards, security requirements and emergency-response protocols.
• Define clear HSE accountabilities, decision rights and escalation paths across line functions and project teams.
• Advise the Site Manager and Site Leadership Team on risk-based decisions, embedding HSE into project gates, change management, asset lifecycle processes and early-stage design.
• Translate global HSE initiatives into practical site implementation plans that support operational agility.
• Build a proactive, risk-aware safety culture through visible leadership, coaching, employee engagement and effective near-miss reporting.
• Lead investigations into actual and high-potential incidents, ensuring systemic learning and sustainable improvement.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of four HSE specialists, while strengthening HSE capability across the wider site organisation.
• Manage relationships with authorities, emergency services and external specialists; coordinate inspections, permits and regulatory reporting.
• Represent Münchwilen in Global HSE networks, sharing site experience, challenges and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical/Process Engineering, Safety Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Preferably 8+ years’ HSE leadership experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, or fine-chemical manufacturing; R&D or pilot-plant experience.
• Proven ability to build HSE management systems, lead cultural change, and manage regulatory relationships.
• Fluent German and English; French is an advantage.

Additional Information

What We Offer

We offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits including:

• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment
• The opportunity to make a difference to process safety, both within Syngenta’s global operations, and in shaping safety legislation and culture worldwide
• A superb working environment with an open culture and diverse workforce where new ideas are always welcome
• The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced employees and gain scientific and technical excellence
• Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options
• You will profit from a competitive pension fund plan, flexible working, attractive bonus system, onsite doctor, fitness room, canteen, and other benefits (Family friendly initiatives, Child and Family allowance…)

Please send your complete application with CV, diploma and work certificates (if applicable).

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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