Area Production Manager in Huddersfield

About Syngenta: At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest.

As an Area Production Manager, you'll be a dynamic technical and organizational leader steering one or more production units to excellence, while championing safety, driving innovation, and maximizing productivity through effective team leadership. This influential role empowers you to shape operational success through data-driven decision making, continuous improvement initiatives, and the development of high-performing teams, all while acting as a key liaison between various departments and inspiring others to achieve exceptional results.

Accountabilities:

• Accountable for the technical, organizational, financial and managerial processes of one or more production lines/unit(s).
• Responsible for connection to supply chain and achieving required production targets for own unit(s).
• Oversee daily operations of the assigned production unit(s), ensuring targets for output, quality, safety and efficiency are met.
• Ensure technical production problems are escalated, analysed and resolved efficiently in close collaboration with support services and the appropriate actions are defined and implemented.
• Work closely with all departments on site acting as a liaison and facilitating the shift manager work.
• Manage and develop shift managers and production teams to drive high performance and engagement.
• Ensure that production staff have the right documentation and procedures available.
• Track, measure and report the performance of the production unit (OEE, TEEP). Ensure data driven decisions are taken with reliable KPI.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence within the production unit.
• Champion safety protocols, conduct audits, and lead incident investigations.
• Communicate as an inspirational leader to motivate teams, build trust, and effectively convey priorities and vision across all levels.
• Engaged in people development, retaining of competencies and building of succession plans for production.

Qualifications Required:

• Ideally Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Engineering or other relevant technical discipline.
• Several years managerial/leadership experience.
• Experience in a technical or operations role.
• Operational excellence knowledge.

At the Huddersfield Manufacturing Centre we make important Crop Protection products that are used in over 120 countries worldwide. These products help our growers to meet the ever-increasing demand for food, feed and fuel, and our talented & dedicated teams make this possible. The Huddersfield team is proactive, driven, and friendly, with a strong emphasis on diversity, equality and inclusion. We work cross functionally to get the job done!

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday plus 8 UK bank holidays.

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.