Job Description

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.

Join Syngenta's HSE team at our Grangemouth manufacturing site as an

Operational Support Manager,

where your expertise will directly impact our safety performance, culture and manufacturing excellence. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on a dynamic chemical manufacturing site.



Key Responsibilities:

Provide 24/7 HSE leadership, site security and emergency management support Lead incident management and response procedures Develop and improve HSE processes and systems Provide training, coaching and practical expertise and advice to the shift organization in all aspects of manufacturing systems, behaviours and emergency procedures to maintain and improve standards Drive continuous improvement in safety standards

Qualifications

NEBOSH Diploma Proven experience in chemical manufacturing and HSE (COMAH site preferred) In-depth knowledge of HSE legislation and best practices Strong problem-solving abilities Experience in supervising and developing team members Excellent stakeholder management skills Ability to work independently

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 formulation and packaging plant. A 5th plant due to open in 2026.

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 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