Production Manager

Role purpose

To lead and optimise manufacturing operations ensuring efficient and safe production of quality Crop Protection products in accordance and compliance with national legislation and Syngenta policies and standards

Continuously improve the capabilities processes and assets to meet the business needs

Manage risk appropriately to ensure compliance to HSEQ processes and requirements

To provide leadership to the production community and support the implementation of the site plans as part of the site leadership team

Accountabilities

HSE

Drive HSE occupational and process safety activities and regulatory compliance

Drive identification assessment and mitigation of occupational and process safety risks through measurable HSE controls and interventions

Support site safety objectives and lead initiatives whilst promoting a safety-first culture

Process Safety Knowledge Owner (PSKO)

OHSA 16.2 and / or 8.2.i appointee

Member of the site HSE Committee as a Management representative

Member of the Site Emergency Management Team

Quality

Ensure compliance with Syngenta Codes of Practice and regulatory requirements in all production activities oversee quality control processes and documentation

Take all necessary steps to prevent residual impurity incidents

Support the site quality objectives including the site ISO Integrated Management System

Production Management

Direct daily production operations to meet output safety and quality targets and standards

Optimize production processes workflows documentation & KPIs to maximize efficiency and budget targets

Manage production scheduling and resource allocation

Monitor and control production costs within budgetary constraints

Implement and maintain the Syngenta Production System (SPS covering the principles of lean manufacturing to drive continuous improvement

Focus effort to reduce production losses and improve efficiency to manage Variable Production costs (VPC) Capitalisable Fixed costs and plant Idle costs

Lead and manage the process managing all necessary stakeholders and processes

Ensure that process product and organizational changes are effectively managed utilising Management of Change (MOC) New Product Introduction (NPI) technology transfer PPCR and Capex processes

Contribute to investment and maintenance plan to sustain assets / infrastructure and support business growth

Maintain motivation / morale of production team and develop capabilities of individuals to enable effective succession plans

Close co-operation with fellow departmental m

Qualifications :

Competencies Skills & Experience

Critical Competencies

Relevant Engineering Degree

Extensive knowledge and awareness of the OHSA and applicable legislation in HSEQ including Process Safety and Major Accident Hazards

Manufacturing Processes understanding innovative and results orientated

Excellent problem solving and decision making skills

Strong people and performance management including teambuilding and leadership development

Understand the complexities of operating in a global organisation and matrix reporting environment

Familiar with the principles and concepts of Lean Manufacturing

SAP and LIMS knowledge & experience (beneficial)

Medically fit to undertake the responsibilities of the role

Critical skills

HSEQ awareness and concern for standards

Knowledge of Cross Contamination Prevention Management

Risk management processes including Hazops PRAs and WRAs

Familiar with quality / pesticide relevant law regulations and practice

Critical Experience

5-10 years experience in a chemical manufacturing environment

Experience in a production and processing environment where HSEQ is critical and non-negotiable

Proven track record of lean manufacturing and project management implementation

Line Management of multifunctional teams

Critical success factors & key challenges

Collaborate as a team and drive collective success

Work seamlessly across organizational boundaries and focus on good of Syngenta Group

Stand by and advocate team decisions

Reach out to learn from each other and strive to make each other successful

Partner externally across food systems to positively impact farmers broader community and the planet

Focus on whats best for Syngenta even if its sometimes less advantageous to my business

Courageous to explore new paths and make bold moves

Act with integrity are authentic and speak up and create the environment for our teams to do the same

Step outside comfort zone and take well informed risks

Act quickly to navigate uncertainty and ambiguity

Embrace mistakes and experimentation learn rapidly from failures

Curiosity to innovate

Continually curious about customers and their wants / needs question the status quo

Are inclusive and invite a wide range of perspectives and expertise

Give and seek timely feedback

Keep an open mindset and listen to learn

Proactively seek efficiencies

Accountable for short- and long-term results

Deliver on our internal and external commitments

Empower our teams while holding them to account for KPIs even when uncomfortable

Are willing to make decisions and take responsibility for them

Balance short and long-term goals and focus on quality of business

Ensure sales are profitable

Additional Information :

Applications Close 31 October 2025

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,Continuous Improvement,Lean,Management Experience,5S,Operations Management,Production Planning,Production Management,Kaizen,Supervising Experience,Manufacturing

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1