Were seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead our vegetable and flower seed processing facility in Enkhuizen Netherlands.
Role purpose
As Plant Manager youll oversee daily operations drive continuous improvement and lead a worldclass team in meeting our business objectives. Youll be responsible for maintaining high standards in health safety environment and quality (HSEQ) while ensuring customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Management:
- Oversee daily seed processing and production activities.
- Implement and monitor standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Use lean practices and key performance measures to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership:
- Provide training development and performance evaluations for team members.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement accountability and results.
- Develop an excellent quality culture focused on customer and product quality.
- Practice proactive stakeholder management across supply chain functions.
- Ensure clear communication across all organizational levels.
Safety and Compliance:
- Ensure adherence to all HSE Quality legal and behavioral standards.
- Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments.
- Maintain all quality systems and accreditations.
Operational Improvements:
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
- Use data and effective metrics to drive decisionmaking and track performance.
- Lead Lean Six Sigma and productivity programs.
- Foster innovation and collaborate with technical experts to develop new practices and technologies.
Strategy:
- Develop communicate and implement the plant strategy.
- Manage site fixed and variable costs including capital projects within agreed budgets.
- Contribute to the development and harmonization of the global seed processing network.
- Participate actively in the site management team.
- Maintain good relations with the local community and governmental bodies.
Qualifications :
Knowledge experience & capabilities
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Administration or related field.
- 5 years of experience in plant management or similar role.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to develop highperforming teams.
- Expertise in operational excellence methodologies (e.g. Lean Six Sigma).
- Experience in managing complex financial business cases and capital investments.
- Excellent analytical problemsolving and communication skills.
- Fluency in both English and Dutch with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Additional Information :
- Location: Enkhuizen Netherlands.
Take your Chance!
Join us at Syngenta and be part of a diverse and inclusive team that is passionate about shaping the future of sustainable agriculture. We offer a competitive salary package excellent benefits and ample opportunities for professional growth and development.
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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime