Shift Manager

To ensure all operational resources on a shift basis follow all procedures and execute the production plan in a safe and efficient manner.

Please see below an outline of the position:

• Execute and achieve the production plan via effective planning, resource allocation, prioritization, and decision making, providing support to the resolution of process and equipment issues when required.


• Manage the preparation for operations, maintenance, and engineering work.


• Ensure that all activities within assigned plant areas are carried out in compliance with Syngenta regulations, the site Responsible Care Management System, and all relevant UK regulations. Assist site Emergency Response team where appropriate.


• Ensure effective ownership of production assets by the operations team - compliance with operations-led maintenance and housekeeping & 5S schedules; all equipment performance issues are diagnosed and actioned effectively; all plant preparation, start-ups, and changeovers completed in a safe and timely manner in order to meet plan.


• Lead, manage, and develop the competence of the Operator team to ensure effective performance and motivation.


• Provide accurate and timely communications to computer systems and to other site departments to ensure effective and transparent execution of production and related operations.
  
  Ideally, experienced in chemical plant / process operations but not essential


• Leading / managing teams would be advantageous but not essential.
  
  Syngenta is a leading science-based agtech company; dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 30,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity\xe2\x80\x99s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture.


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.

\xe2\x80\x9cAt the Huddersfield site 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. Our talented and dedicated teams make this possible.

At Syngenta we are passionate about our people, we reward hard work. We are a valuable and valued partner of our local community and we\xe2\x80\x99re growing, providing a number of exciting new opportunities!

The Huddersfield team is Diverse, Proactive, Driven and Friendly, we work cross functionally to get the job done, after all \xe2\x80\x9cteamwork makes the dream work\xe2\x80\x9d \xe2\x80\x93 come and join us! \xe2\x80\x9c

Whilst this role offers a competitive base pay, at Syngenta we value total reward which includes the benefits we offer to our employees. We support well-being, offering comprehensive benefits including flexible working, generous holiday entitlement, discretionary bonus scheme, competitive pension scheme, private medical insurance and employee assistance programme.