Safety & Security Lead

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all –while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs.

Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold.

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.

The purpose of the Safety and Security Lead is to ensure the protection of people, assets, information, and operations from physical threats, hazards, and risks while maintaining regulatory compliance. This role will support key outcomes in both Security and Occupational Safety.  This role is approximately 50% Security and 50% Occupational Safety.

Security Functions

• Serve as Site Security Officer (SSO)
• Oversee Contract Security function and supervision
• Protect physical assets, facilities, and personnel
• Manage access control systems and surveillance
• Conduct security risk assessments
• Implement cybersecurity awareness programs
• Coordinate with law enforcement when needed
• Oversee visitor management protocols
• Respond to security incidents
• Manage crisis and business continuity planning
• Develop and implement security written programs and associated training
• Collaborate with Regional Security Lead and legal support
• Manage Security cost center
• Represent Site at Louisiana Chemical Association (LCA)
• Design and facilitate periodic Security drills

Safety Functions

• Support Occupational Safety Group in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulations
• Develop and implement Occupational Safety programs
• Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses
• Investigate incidents and near-misses
• Deliver safety training and awareness programs
• Monitor workplace conditions and compliance with company and regulatory requirements
• Track safety KPIs and metrics

• Bachelor of Science in Safety, Security or related discipline or equivilent experience
• 3-5 years of experience in Safety and Security compliance within the chemical/petrochemical manufacturing facilities or refining preferred
• Leadership experience for large facility of 800+ employees is desirable
• Professional Certification in Security or Safety is desirable

What We Offer

A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members

We offer flexible work options to support your work and personal needs

Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day

401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution

Paid Vacation, 9 Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits

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

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

(http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmla.htm)

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC)

(http://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/firststep/poster_direct.htm)

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

(http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppa.htm)

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