Lead HSE Territory

Build a healthy, sustainable HSE culture through relationship building, communication, teamwork, celebrations and risk mitigation. Build detailed knowledge of site operations, risks and regulatory applicability. Participate in HSE Team meetings, plans and programs to ensure HSE risks are proactively understood and addressed. Conduct HSE risk assessments and self-assessments and report results on a regular basis. Ensure controls are implemented to address risk and non-compliance. As required, manage and collaborate with Syngenta HSE on all enforcement actions, notices of violation, informal settlement agreements, administrative orders and permit agreements. Identify, develop and ensure submission of all required reports to local, state and federal governmental environmental agencies. Ensure sites conformance to published regional or group policies, programs, systems or procedures. Develop needed procedures for all safety, health and environmental programs and systems, adopting Regional or Group procedures where practical. Ensure procedural requirements are understood and followed by site personnel. Oversee site HSE training (regulatory, company requirements and risk based) program. Ensure a comprehensive training matrix and training plan are developed and maintained. Develop and deliver appropriate training content that is aligned with regulatory, company and risk-based requirements. Advise leaders on the compliance status, costs and technical improvements needed to achieve compliance. Contribute to the creation and dissemination of HSE metrics monthly. Lead or participate in appropriately detailed accident/incident investigations and the development of recommendations/actions to prevent a recurrence. Ensure sites respond to and reports all workplace injuries and near misses in a timely fashion to Syngenta management as appropriate and governmental agencies when required. A four-year degree required. HSE job experience considered a plus Course work in safety or environmental issues preferred Knowledge of HSE&S (Health, Safety, Environment & Security) regulations, e.g. OSHA, EPA, DOT Ability to interpret legislation as it applies to agri-business Ability to organize and conduct a site HSE audit, conduct risk analysis of HSE issues A minimum of three years of HSE auditing/management experience Ability to communicate and influence/collaborate across different levels of stakeholders and business functions. Ability to solve problems and identify risks. Accurate reporting and data analysis. Drive safety culture in alignment with our ambition. Ability to lead multi-functional teams. Ability to successfully lead change efforts. Up to 35% travel required to other production and supply locations by automobile or commercial aircraft. What We Offer: A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs. Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day. 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution. Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits. Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: 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. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ( ) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) ( ) Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) ( ) WL: 4B Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs. Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. We are currently seeking a Lead, HSE Territory for our NA Seeds Production and Supply team supporting sites and field operations. The purpose of this role is to provide Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) support and lead HSE coordination at North America production and supply sites. In conjunction with Syngenta corporate NA HSE requirements and global strategy, create and implement HSE and business strategy for the sites to drive improvements in all key areas.