HSE Lead

RiseMe; Illinois; On-site; USD 82,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Full benefits package

401k with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Education assistance

Job summary

Syngenta in Malta, IL is seeking an HSE Lead to drive health, safety, and environmental strategy across office, operations, greenhouse, and production settings. You will partner with operations, research, facilities, and site leadership to translate regulations into practical processes and maintain safe, compliant operations.

The role requires leading risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, safety communications, and KPI-driven improvements, with occasional travel and non-standard

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of HSE auditing/management experience in industrial, agricultural, seed, research, or field-based operations.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT requirements and the ability to interpret regulatory obligations for site operations.
• Experience conducting audits, risk assessments, inspections, and root-cause investigations.
• Strong written and verbal communication, data analysis, and reporting; proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP or comparable systems.
• Strong communication, stakeholder-influencing, project-management, and data-analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site HSE strategy, management system, compliance activities, and continuous improvement roadmap.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to site leaders, employees, contractors, and external regulatory stakeholders.
• Strengthen site safety culture through safety walks, communication, training, recognition, and employee engagement.
• Lead risk assessments, inspections, audits, incident and near-miss investigations, and corrective-action follow-through.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, drills, environmental compliance, and contractor safety activities.
• Use HSE data and KPIs to identify priorities, communicate trends, and drive measurable improvement.
• Manage the site HSE budget and contribute to improvement and capital plans.

Skills

HSE auditing

Regulatory interpretation

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta’s Operations & Trialing Team is seeking an HSE Lead in Malta, IL. This role will lead the site’s health, safety, and environmental strategy; help build a proactive safety culture; and partner closely with operations, research, production, facilities, and site leadership. You will translate regulatory and company requirements into clear, workable processes that support safe and reliable operations.

Accountabilities:

• Lead the site HSE strategy, management system, compliance activities, and continuous improvement roadmap.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to site leaders, employees, contractors, and external regulatory stakeholders.
• Strengthen site safety culture through safety walks, communication, training, recognition, and employee engagement.
• Lead risk assessments, inspections, audits, incident and near-miss investigations, and corrective-action follow-through.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, drills, environmental compliance, and contractor safety activities.
• Use HSE data and KPIs to identify priorities, communicate trends, and drive measurable improvement.
• Manage the site HSE budget and contribute to improvement and capital plans.
• This position comprises regular work across office, operational, field, greenhouse, and production settings, with occasional travel and non-standard-hours support during critical periods.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must reside in and be permanently authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. This comprises, but is not limited to, OPT, CPT, and H-1B visa holders.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of HSE auditing, management, or operational safety experience, ideally in industrial, agricultural, seed, research, or field-based operations.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and DOT requirements and the ability to interpret regulatory obligations for site operations.
• Experience conducting audits, risk assessments, inspections, and root-cause investigations.
• Strong written and verbal communication, data analysis, and reporting skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP or comparable systems.
• Strong communication, stakeholder-influencing, project-management, and data-analysis skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Agriculture or machinery/manufacturing industry experience.

Salary for this position ranges between$82,400 - $123,600 annually.

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, 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 atop employerby Science Journal. Learn more about ourteamand our mission here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training,promotionor any other employment practices for reasons ofrace, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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About Syngenta

At Syngenta Seeds Field Crops,we'reshaping the future of agriculture and empowering farmers to meet the ever-growing demand for food and fuel.We’rea global Ag Tech powerhouse, headquartered in the United States, with passionate, local experts collaborating with farmers to deliver solutions that create market opportunities.We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for unmatched in-field performance.Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease,insect,weed, and extreme weather pressures, all while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect and enhance our planet. Join our mission of revolutionizing food security and transforming agriculture.