Manufacturing Excellence Consultant – Transform Production Operations

About the role

We are seeking a Manufacturing Excellence Consultant to support a leading crop‑protection company in diagnosing and transforming its production operations. You will embed new ways of working, drive breakthrough improvements in productivity, reliability, cost, and overall operational performance, and help roll out the Syngenta Production System across sites.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct rapid diagnostics in Production Performance, Maintenance, Cost Management, and Mindset & Behaviours to identify improvement opportunities and define implementation roadmaps.
• Lead productivity, efficiency, and operational‑excellence initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Train and coach employees and leaders on Syngenta Production System standards and best practices.
• Support local Manufacturing Excellence teams in building sustainable capabilities and embedding new ways of working.
• Promote data‑driven performance management through KPIs, visual management, and structured problem solving.
• Collaborate with functional experts to standardise tools, processes, and behaviours.
• Conduct SPS audits, provide recommendations, and coach leaders to deliver operational transformation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, production, maintenance, continuous improvement or operational excellence.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable improvements in productivity, OEE, reliability, quality, cost or throughput.
• Hands‑on experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, continuous improvement, performance‑management systems and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Experience leading operational transformation in chemicals, agro‑chemicals, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, FMCG, food & beverage or similar process‑manufacturing industries.
• Strong influencing and coaching abilities without direct authority.
• Excellent facilitation, stakeholder‑management and communication skills.

Required skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)
• Continuous Improvement
• Performance Management Systems
• Structured problem‑solving methodologies
• Lean Six Sigma (certification is an advantage)