Division	Seeds
City	Minnetonka
State	Minnesota [MN]
Function	HSE / Crop Protection
Position Title	HSE Manager, 3
Job ID	1508
Role Purpose/Accountabilities	This position supports all HSE activities for the Seeds NAFTA Region with a focus on leadership and the application of practical HSE skills, knowledge and experience to enable the Seeds business to grow sustainably. Accountabilities • Develop, implement and maintain HSE programs and policies that enable the Business to 1) meet or exceed applicable HSE laws and regulations; 2) identify and effectively manage HSE risks and opportunities; and 3) comply with Syngenta HSE policy and standards. • Proactively partner with the Business to identify and implement appropriate, practical and sustainable HSE solutions to existing challenges. • Perform HSE audits of sites to assess compliance with applicable local, state and federal regulations as well as Syngenta HSE policy and standards. • Manage an active and diverse portfolio of HSE business projects e.g., health risk assessments, waste disposal, air permitting, good HSE farming practices, safe driving etc. • Analyze and interpret HSE data for trends and prepare periodic reports for senior Line Management and various government agencies. • Develop lean and sustainable HSE communication mechanisms, e.g., HSE website. • Lead Incident Investigations and perform Root Cause Analysis as needed. Prepare effective communication documents for senior management, government agencies as well as appropriately communicating “shared learning” across the Business. • Perform HSE Emergency Response Actions on behalf of Syngenta as necessary. • Represent Syngenta in interactions with HSE government agencies regarding compliance matters, including enforcement actions. • Track, analyze and communicate HSE legislative and regulatory developments regarding business risks and opportunities. • May have HSE team leadership responsibilities.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience	Critical knowledge • BA/BS with equivalent work experience is required, MA/MS degree in a HSE or related field desirable • Professional organization and/or accreditation desirable • Knowledge of HSE regulations, e.g. OSHA, EPA etc. Critical experience • 8 of experience working in HSE with auditing/management with a Masters Degree preferred or 10 years with a Bachelors degree • Must have worked in a corporate or regional HSE function (i.e., must have experience working with multiple plants) • Environmental experience desirable • Knowledge of the Agricultural Seed business a plus Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities • Excellent communication skills (written & verbal, including formal presentations) • Strong analytical skills • Serve as HSE subject matter expert. • Ability to network and build networks • Good computer skills (Microsoft Office preferred) • Ability to manage multiple projects of differing priority • Planning and Organizing - Ability to meet deadlines • Decisive • Trusted • Customer-Focused • Results-Oriented • Team-Oriented • Innovative • Action-oriented with good follow-up skills • Ability to interpret legislation as it applies to agri-business • Ability to conduct risk-analyses of HSE issues Critical leadership capabilities • Set direction • Create edge • Drive results • Liberate potential
Critical Success Factors & Key Challenges	• Ability to work with a diverse customer base – scientists, supply chain, sales, senior managers, HSE professionals • Ability to build and deploy scalable HSE Programs and solutions across a large number of sites • Ability to drive “HSE improvement change” to a growing business that is low on the HSE maturity scale
Additional Information	PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Ability to travel up to 35% of the time, both by air and car • May be some periods of extended computer work • Extended walking though fields and sites, including stairs, elevated walkways, etc., while conducting HSE audits and performing site visits WORKING CONDITIONS WHILE PERFORMING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Normal office environment • May be exposed to heat, cold, noise and dust while conducting HSE audits and performing site visits OTHER • A minimum of 2 years in current position is required (requirement for internal applicants only) • All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

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