Transformation & Change Specialist - Tenochtitlán (municipio) - Syngenta

Descripción

About Syngenta Crop Protection

We help farmers counter threats to crops, ensuring safe, nutritious, and affordable food for all while minimizing land and agricultural inputs.

Our mission is to keep plants safe from planting to harvesting by protecting them from weeds, insects, diseases, droughts, floods, heat, and cold.

We are headquartered in Switzerland and operate globally, with a presence in key markets around the world.

Job Description

Location: México (CDMX), Colombia (Bogotá), Argentina (Ciudad de Buenos Aires), Chile (Santiago)

Role Purpose:

• Implement and apply Syngenta's Operational Excellence methodology in high-priority projects.
• Train teams and leaders in the use of Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of the Operational Excellence methodology.
• Contribute to the development of the continuous improvement community.

Accountabilities:

• Coach P&S leaders to develop their knowledge and capability in establishing a Continuous Improvement culture.
• Champion the use of the Operational Excellence methodology, Lean, and Six Sigma.
• Ensure Continuous Improvement is understood, and we are actively pursuing our ambition to embed a culture of everybody and everyday driving continuous improvement in the P&S function.
• Work with the Functional Managers to establish CI goals and a delivery portfolio that supports the P&S strategy.
• Coach and develop practitioners in the use of the Operational Excellence methodology, Lean, and Six Sigma.
• Build strong networks in the practitioner community through coaching, workshops, and improvement initiatives.
• Help develop training materials and teach classes related to Continuous Improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with proven track record in Lean, Six Sigma, and/or Agile methodologies.
• Knowledge of project management methodology desired.
• Knowledge of agriculture industry and processes.
• Communicates effectively to a broad range of leaders and team members.
• Pursues process excellence and best practices.

Critical Skills:

• Communicating effectively and engaging/influencing widely to support a cultural change through which we will embrace, own and use Continuous Improvement mindset and approaches.
• Ability to rapidly understand complex operational situations and to support and coach leaders and practitioners in Continuous Improvement to identify best opportunities to improve our business.
• Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving.
• Adaptability to change.
• Team leadership and motivation in project settings.
• Active listening and empathy.

Additional Information

Syngenta promotes an inclusive culture that values diversity in all its forms. We believe that a sense of belonging enables individuals to become their best version, creating a welcoming and productive environment.

This position does not offer relocation support.

Join us at Syngenta, where we bring the potential of plants to life.