Nursery Team Leader (m/f/d)

About Syngenta: At Syngenta Crop Protection, we develop groundbreaking 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 protect against the toughest challenges of nature. We combine advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Become part of our mission to revolutionize crop protection from sowing to harvest. Did you know that Syngenta has the Friendly Working Space certificate? The Gesundheitsförderung Schweiz recognizes Syngenta's commitment to the health and well-being of its employees and awards all Swiss locations with the "Friendly Work Space" label. At Syngenta, the health and well-being of employees are the key to corporate 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 seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, the Syngenta hiring team is looking for an Onsite, Nursery Team Leader (m/f/d) in Stein, Switzerland. For our nursery team in Stein AG, we are looking for a committed leader who produces high-quality plant material for biological research – and actively helps shape innovation, digitalization, and team culture. Your tasks: • Planning and implementation of all horticultural work as well as provision of soil mixtures in constantly high quality • Quality management of plant cultivation including demand-oriented measures • Development and optimization of cultivation methods to increase quality and process efficiency Digitalization & Innovation • Driving the digitalization of greenhouse processes and quality assurance • Identification of improvement opportunities and automation potentials (e.g., irrigation) as well as active support during their introduction • Use of digital tools for planning, documentation, and reporting • Leadership & Collaboration • Overall responsibility for personnel management and technical matters of the team • Representation of plant production in cross-functional teams; close exchange with research and engineering • Independent solving of challenges and transparent communication • Safety & Compliance • Ensuring current risk analyses, work regulations, and permits; regular staff training • Professional management, documentation, and presentation of internal team projects Professional qualifications: • Completed training as a Master Gardener (GärtnermeisterIn), Environmental Engineer FH Horticulture, or comparable, with several years of professional experience • Leadership experience, ideally in a matrix organization • Affinity for technology, digitalization, and automation; MS Office skills • Fluent German and English skills (B2–C1); driver's license an advantage • Personal strengths - Syngenta Leadership Behaviours Curious – Curious, open to new technologies, questions the status quo Collaborative – Works at eye level, shares knowledge, promotes team growth Accountable – High sense of responsibility, open error culture, respect for people and the environment Courageous – Addresses challenges directly, takes responsibility, drives changes forward Readiness for occasional work on Sundays and public holidays What we offer: • Responsible key role with real opportunities to shape process optimization and digital transformation • Awarded as a "Friendly Work Space" – Syngenta is actively committed to the health and well-being of its employees • Respectful, collegial working atmosphere in which new ideas are actively encouraged • Measurable contribution to human food security • Integration into an international, scientifically oriented research environment Do you feel addressed? We look forward to your complete online application including CV, cover letter, certificates, and diplomas, stating the reference number. Syngenta is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law.