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 teamAccountabilitiesHSE

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 TeamQuality

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 SystemProduction Management

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

Optimize production processes, workflows, documentation & KPI’s 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