Job Description

About Syngenta

At Syngenta Vegetables and Flowers, we're cultivating tomorrow's variety through innovative breeding that brings vibrant colors to gardens and nutritious vegetables to tables worldwide. We combine centuries of seed heritage with cutting-edge innovation to develop resilient, high-performing varieties that thrive in diverse climates. Join us in shaping the future of sustainable horticulture, where every seed holds the potential to enhance lives through better nutrition and natural beauty.

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 SE Production Operations Team is seeking a Millwright Lead in Pasco, WA. This role will direct a team of 2–3 millwrights and supplemental contractors to execute day-to-day maintenance, repair, and capital investment projects ($5,000–$200,000) across North America Vegetable Seed Processing.

The Millwright Lead will be working closely with the Industrial Maintenance Manager and NA Seeds Engineering. This role drives equipment reliability, minimizes unplanned downtime, and delivers capital projects on scope, schedule, and budget.

Accountabilities:

• Equipment reliability and measurable reduction of unplanned downtime across NA Vegetable Seed Processing.
• Safe, compliant execution of all maintenance and capital work per Syngenta HSE standards.
• Performance management of direct reports and contractors against clear KPIs.
• Accurate PM documentation and CMMS recordkeeping.
• On-scope, on-schedule, on-budget capital project delivery ($5,000–$200,000).

Qualifications

Required:

• Journeyman Millwright certification or equivalent required.
• 7–10 years of industrial maintenance experience; agricultural, food processing, or seed processing environment preferred.
• Proven track record leading maintenance teams and coordinating contractors on repair and capital projects.
• Hands-on experience with CMMS, PM programs, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, and industrial machinery (conveyors, drives, gearboxes, pumps, HVAC).
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs; familiarity with SCADA and PLC systems preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).

Desired:

• Safety-first mindset; models Goal Zero behaviors at all times.
• Strong communicator — translates technical issues clearly for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Organized and decisive under pressure; manages multiple concurrent work orders and projects effectively.
• Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset; seeks better ways to reduce downtime and optimize workflows.
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends during peak production seasons.
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, and lifting (up to 50 lbs) in a plant environment.
• Occasional evening/weekend availability required during peak season.
• Travel by car/truck to NA sites, as needed.
• PPE required for plant and field operations.
• 20% office / ~80% plant, field, or active maintenance/construction environment.

Additional Information

Salary for this position ranges between $60,000 - $84,000 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 a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and 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, 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.

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