Formulation Engineering Pilot Plant Supervisor

Syngenta; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in crop protection is seeking a Formulation Engineering Pilot Plant Supervisor in Greensboro, NC. This role supervises technicians in formulation processes, drives safety policies, and assists in scaling up formulations from lab to manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and leadership experience, making a significant impact in the product development pipeline.

Benefits

Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision)

401k plan with company match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Education Assistance

Wellness Programs

Corporate Discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of technical experience in formulation development/manufacturing.
• 2+ years experience supervising teams.
• Familiarity with solids processing unit operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise formulation technicians for equipment evaluation and pilot trials.
• Drive safety culture and ensure compliance with safety policies.
• Assist engineers in scaling processes to full-scale manufacturing.

Skills

Technical experience in formulation processing

Supervisory skills

Continuous improvement

Process safety and HSE excellence

Organizational skills

Education

B.S. Engineering degree

Job description

Company DescriptionAs 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. Job DescriptionAs the Formulation Engineering Pilot Plant Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in our innovative formulation processes. In this position, you will supervise formulation technicians who provide essential technical support for both existing and novel manufacturing technologies. Your team will focus on maximizing quality, capacity, and efficiency outcomes during the scale-up process and after the launch of new formulated products into commercial manufacture.This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to driving innovation in formulation engineering. You will be at the forefront of our efforts to enhance our formulation capabilities and contribute significantly to the success of our product development pipeline.Duties : Supervise formulation technicians in supporting engineers with equipment evaluation, process development, and pilot plant trials, ensuring efficient execution of formulation processing experiments.Drive a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all Syngenta safety policies and standard operating procedures while maintaining procedures, equipment, and facilities.Assist formulation engineers in scaling up processes from lab to full-scale manufacturing, with a focus on process safety, health, and environmental

experiments, develop reports, and propose follow-up actions, while continuously expanding knowledge of formulation engineering techniques and equipment.Proactively propose and implement improvements to group operations, including safety, efficiency, and productivity initiatives, potentially serving as a functional representative on departmental operations teams.QualificationsPlease note : this position is 100% onsite at our Greensboro, NC location and does not support visa sponsorship now or in the future.Minimum of 4 years of proven technical experience in formulation processing development or manufacturing. B.S. Engineering degree preferred.2+ years of experience supervising or managing teams (shift lead, assistant manager, or supervisor role preferred).Continuous improvement, process risk assessment, and HSE excellence.Experience and ability to drive a forklift and move pallets.Understanding of and experience in handling dangerous and charging chemicals.Product development, formulation processing scale-up, and lifecycle management.Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects.Preferred : Familiarity with solids processing unit operations (milling, mixing, granulation, etc.).Additional InformationWhat We Offer : A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers 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, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits. Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here : watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI 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. WL3A#LI-DO1 #LI-ONSITE

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