Job Description

• To support implementation of Syngenta’s Safety Policy and Systems across the AMEA region, involving the areas of Occupational & Behavioral Safety and Process Safety
• Define, coordinate and drive safety initiatives across the Syngenta AMEA region
• Review safety performance & compliance to Syngenta HSE Policy and standards in AMEA
• To act as a Safety Leader and Subject Matter Expert, and Support global CoE teams in the development of solutions
• To drive consistency and continuous improvement in AMEA Safety performance
• Providing technical support, expertise and guidance on all aspects of Safety across all AMEA Syngenta businesses, locations and activities
• Develop and implement customized region specific safety solutions, best practices and guidance materials
• Provide governance and support for effective management of all safety incidents from an end to end perspective and IML (Incident Management and Learning tool) at large.
• Ensure shared learnings are developed and improvement actions are implemented
• Promote awareness, support, and advise on Safety programs, campaigns, projects, and reporting
• As part of the Global Safety CoE, contribute in the Global Safety function to facilitate & develop Safety solutions & training packs
• Direct the delivery of professional advice and support to enable Syngenta functions to manage and promote all aspects of Safety within the assigned region
• Support & coach Commercials Unit / Country HSE teams & Regional functional teams to ensure all elements of safety management, including Syngenta Policy & Standards, are understood & delivered.
• Support Territory/Country HSE teams & regional function teams to review Safety programs at manufacturing sites, offices, field stations and associated laboratories.
• Help Territory/Country HSE teams & regional function teams develop safety objectives and targets.
• Lead or facilitate identification of safety & training needs with Regional function teams & develop training packs & coach Territory HSE teams in delivery
• Lead or facilitate the investigation of serious HSE incidents and provide technical guidance. Review & validate incident investigations.
• Establish mechanisms to ensure Safety impacts are assessed during design, product introduction, process, material or personnel changes, decommissioning and facilitate risk assessments
• Lead or Support / audits & assessments of Syngenta and third-party sites as defined in agreed Global HSE or P&S audit plans
• Develop a network of safety professionals in the region to encourage shared learning, professional development & functional succession
• To support Territory/Country HSE teams & Regional function teams develop & implement an effective HSE Emergency Preparedness Plan at sites.
• Being an active member of relevant industry groups, and participating in their working groups as required
• A key member of the Regional HSE LT and Global Safety CoE Teams influencing the development and deployment of safety related strategies and deliverables applicable to AMEA region
• A key stakeholder to various LT members and HSE teams across the region
• Work across multi-cultural and multi-discipline teams with different local practices and regulations; ability to quickly develop an understanding of businesses / operations, and to assess risks
• Liaising with AMEA LT members and HSE teams at all levels
• Regularly liaising with the Global HSE teams
• Develop customised safety solutions for EAME teams

Qualifications

• Graduate science or engineering degree (e.g., Chemical, processing, mechanical, instrumentation)
• Strong knowledge of process safety & the tools used
• Significant knowledge of safe systems of work & tools
• Knowledge and experience with emergency management tools
• Safety or HSE related qualification (NEBOSH certificate or can be acquired on the job)
• Audit capability (ideally trained to OHSAS 18001 that can be acquired on the job)
• Networking & Influencing skills cross-functionally within the organisation
• Minimum 10 years safety, process development or operational experience in a high hazard manufacturing environment
• Working experience in safe systems of work, EMS & process safety
• Strong middle management leadership experience with an ability to communicate cross-functionally at all levels
• Proven leadership in change management
• Project or program management across multiple countries and cultures
• Excellent investigation, analysis, and reporting skills
• Change management skills
• Experience in training development and delivery
• Experience in developing HSE strategy and plans
• Influencing
• Focus on customer
• Lead & manage change
• Judgment
• Learning agility