Active Ingredient Production Chemist (M/F/D)

Company Description

At Syngenta Group, we form a global community of 56,000 innovators across 90 countries, united by a 250-year heritage of agricultural excellence. As the 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. Through 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.

Job Description

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 issues and ensure the availability of resources as well as equipment reliability.

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, particularly for risk assessment and change management.
• Ensure technical, organizational, and financial responsibility for one or more products regarding quality, yield, adherence to 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 cross-functional teams.
• Replace the Production Manager in order to represent the sector when necessary.

Qualifications

Required

Education & knowledge:

• Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or equivalent training.
• Good knowledge of risk assessment and applicable health, safety, and environment standards.
• Good understanding of chemical production processes as well as the financial implications 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 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 drive sustainable solutions.
• Very good team spirit, clear communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of demand and contribute to a high-performance work environment.
• Ease in change management and 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.

Additional information

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.