Production Manager

We have an excellent opportunity for a Production Manager to join Syngenta in Grangemouth. You would be responsible for all aspects of operations and provide first line management and technical skills (on days) to lead a team of Shift Manufacturing Technicians in safe and efficient manufacture.

You will manage activities in compliance with site, company and regulatory requirements, e.g. SI’s, HSE policy and standards, COMAH (Health and Safety Executive) and PPC (SEPA) etc. Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to);

• Lead, manage, coach and develop the team whilst delivering key business driven targets.
• Ensure full compliance with all SHE, operational and quality systems.
• Monitor operational performance, initiate action as necessary to maintain and improve standards.
• Monitor plant performance and materials management to ensure MRP and CRP disciplines.
• Investigate and solve technical problems, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Efficiently utilise resources.
• Responsibility for operational costs.

Qualifications and required experience

• Solid experience in plant operations within a manufacturing environment in a relevant sector (Chemicals, FMCG etc).
• Key manufacturing and / or engineering procedures knowledge.
• Knowledge of internal HSE procedures and good practice.
• A HNC or equivalent in a chemical or engineering related discipline (desirable).
• Previous experience of leading teams.

Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

Site Details

Syngenta's Grangemouth Manufacturing Centre is one of our two award-winning manufacturing sites in the UK. The site was founded in 1919 and today employs nearly 400 skilled people in a variety of roles that include manufacturing, engineering, scientific and production support. Our goal is to operate “safely, reliably and cost effectively” and to help growers protect their crops and increase their yield.

At Syngenta Grangemouth we have four plants dedicated to active ingredient (AI) manufacture, and one finished product formulation and packaging plant with the most recent facility opening in May 2010.

What we offer

• An extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• 37.5 working hours per week Mon – Fri
• 3.5 rota days off over Christmas + hours bank of 41 hours to use throughout the year for occasional time off.
• Flexible working – the role offers a broad basic package of flexible hours and hybrid working, and is open to individual requests outside of this where it fits with business needs.
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.  
• A strong learning culture and a wide range of training and development opportunities, including support for externally recognized professional qualifications.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal.

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. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here: https://www.syngenta.com/careers/working-syngenta/diversity-and-inclusion