Production Manager - (M/F/N)

Syngenta recrute un Production Manager (M/F/N) à Monthey. Rejoignez une entreprise innovante dans l'agriculture durable.
Tâches

• Diriger les opérations de production tout en respectant les normes HSEQ.

• Gérer et optimiser la performance de la production en alignement avec les besoins commerciaux.

• Développer les compétences des équipes de production par la formation et le recrutement.

Compétences

• Master en chimie ou ingénierie, expérience en gestion de production requise.

• Compétences en gestion d'équipe et optimisation des coûts.

• Connaissance des opérations de production chimique.

Production Manager - (M/F/N)

Syngenta

Workplace Basel - North West Switzerland - Switzerland Category
Agronomy & Food Science | Economics
Position
Regular Employment / Collaborator
Published 18 October 2025

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Production Manager - (M/F/N)

• Function Active Ingredient Production

• Location: Monthey

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Job description
Purpose :

• To lead & manage operations of a Production Sector, ensuring respect of HSEQ rules and compliance with legal norms.

• To manage & optimize production performance (HSEQ, cost, volume, resources) for the sector, aligned to Supply Chain & Business needs.

• To lead & develop people within the production sector, ensuring appropriate alignment of resources and training & personal development at all levels

• To support development of site & production sector asset strategy, aligned to future Business Strategy

Responsibilities :

• Manage production operations through human and material resource management, cost optimization (raw materials, energy, waste), quality monitoring, and performance indicators to achieve operational and budgetary objectives.

• Directly manage a team of 5 to 7 employees (foreman, chemist, and production technicians) and indirectly supervise 40 to 60 production operators.

• For the Production department, ensure compliance with applicable legal and institutional standards regarding regulatory compliance, health, safety, and environmental protection, the code of conduct, and quality assurance.

• Conduct investigations into HSEQ events and production deviations within the Production department, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions are implemented.

• Collaborate with production support departments (maintenance, process development, logistics, planning, quality control) to align resources and priorities with the department’s operational and strategic objectives.

• Ensure the development of skills in production teams through the recruitment and training of operators and employees.

• Lead identification & development of and support implementation of improvement activities & projects (HSEQ, cost efficiency, asset robustness & reliability, people competency development) in order to achieve short to medium term production objectives, aligned to site & business strategies

• Develop a 5 year strategic vision for the sector, aligned to Supply Chain / Business needs and Site Strategic Agenda

• Facilitate & support implementation of sustainable Lean methodologies and ways of working within the production sector, as defined by the site-level strategy.

• Collaborate with Production Support Departments (maintenance, development (PTAI), logistics, planning, QC, QA, HSE) to ensure alignment of resources & priorities to sector operational & strategic needs.

• Member of extended Site Management Group (Site Management Team plus direct reports). Support development and implementation of Site Asset Strategy and Site Strategic Agenda

• Define & support the recruitment and training of production operators and direct reports to ensure development and sustenance of required capabilities

• Communicate production performance and progress of improvement activities / actions using systems & tools available. Ensure technical & compliance (internal / external) reports are completed on time and to required level of detail.

Company Description

Syngenta Group, a global leader in agricultural technology and innovation, employs 60,000 people across more than 100 countries to transform agriculture through tailor-made solutions for farmers, society, and our planet. Our diverse portfolio encompasses seeds, crop protection, nutrition products, agronomic solutions, and digital services, all designed to help farmers produce healthy food, feed, fiber, and fuel while conserving natural resources and protecting the environment. Our mission is to address critical challenges such as climate change and food security through sustainable practices and cutting-edge solutions, while safeguarding the planet’s resources.

Syngenta Crop Protection, the largest Syngenta Group unit, leads in sustainable farming solutions, offering innovative products to keep crops healthy while minimizing environmental impact, from planting to harvest.

Syngenta Seeds, a leading developer and producer of Field Crops, -Vegetable, - and Flower Seeds, is part of Syngenta Group. We bring farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops.

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.

Qualifications

• Master Degree in a technical subject, preferably Chemistry, Chemical or Process Engineering

• In-depth understanding of Production Operations principles including Shift systems, Asset management, Management of Change and Risk Analysis

• Solid experience in a direct Production Management role (Asset Manager, Foreman, Production Chain Manager etc.) within the Chemical Industry (batch or continuous chemical production), with direct responsibility for the operational performance of a production chain or unit or a solid experience in a direct technical support role within the Chemical Industry, via maintenance, development or plant support

• Direct line management experience of production personnel (operators / technicians)

• Experience of Supply Chain operations is preferable

• Fluent in French & high level of competence in English

• Asset management, specifically in chemical operations

Additional Information

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 withCV, diploma and work certificates(if applicable) in ENGLISH.

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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