Millwright Lead

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 Syngentas SE Production Operations Team is seeking a Millwright Lead in Pasco WA. This role will direct a team of 23 millwrights and supplemental contractors to execute day-to-day maintenance repair and capital investment projects ($5000$200000) 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 ($5000$200000).

Qualifications :

Required:

• Journeyman Millwright certification or equivalent required.
• 710 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 $60000 - $84000 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:  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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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time