Company Description

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. 

Job Description

We have an excellent opportunity in Grangemouth for an AZT Shift lead to lead, manage and develop a team. Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to); 

• Deliver the production plan compliance with site, company and regulatory requirements, e.g. SI’s, HSE policy and standards, COMAH (Health and Safety Executive) and PPC (SEPA) etc. 
• Be the controlling mind for the AZT Complex, coordinating the three interconnected plants to maximise output. 
• Manage, coach and develop Manufacturing Technicians (Production Operators) in the safe production of AZT. 
• Working closely with the Manufacturing Technicians, problem solve to minimise downtime, optimize and continuously improve production processes using continuous improvement methodology. 
• Act as a mentor and coach to ensure the correct course of action and solutions are implemented. 

Qualifications and required experience 

• Detailed knowledge of key manufacturing and / or engineering procedures. 
• Experience within a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Internal HSE procedures and good practice. 
• Previous operational experience in a manufacturing environment. 
• Preferred management experience and proven development of reports. 

Additional Information

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 

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.  
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday. 
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.    
• Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options. 

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  

The closing date for applications is Monday 29th April.