Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) Production Manager

Job title:

Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) Production Manager

Company

Syngenta

Job description

Company DescriptionSyngenta 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.Job DescriptionWe’re looking for a seasoned Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) Production Manager to lead our dynamic team. In this crucial role, you’ll lead our effluent treatment operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant processing while optimizing costs and maintaining excellent communication with stakeholders. Your expertise will be vital in managing both our biological wastewater and chemical/physical effluent treatment processes.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage ETP production operations and team to meet supply plans
• Ensure compliance with Syngenta Regulations, site MAPP, and UK regulations
• Manage production costs and implement efficiency improvements
• Oversee contract utility operations at CHP and YW ASP plant
• Develop and maintain operational procedures and processes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Coordinate shift support teams and maintain effective communication
• Minimize unplanned outages and optimize asset effectiveness
• Manage and report ETP status to stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or relevant technical discipline
• Demonstrated leadership experience in manufacturing environment
• Technical expertise in biological effluent treatment
• Strong knowledge of Municipal & Abstracted Water systems
• Experience in chemical/physical effluent treatment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to balance competing priorities
• Track record of cost optimization and budget management

Additional InformationSite DetailsAt 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 – come and join us!What we offer

• An extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• 37.5 working hours per week Mon – Fri
• 3.5 rota days off over Christmas + hours bank of 41 hours to use throughout the year for occasional time off.
• Flexible working – the role allows for flexibility of hours and hybrid working is open to individual requests where it fits with business needs.
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
• A strong learning culture and a wide range of training and development opportunities, including support for externally recognized professional qualifications.

Syngenta has been ranked as a 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:

Expected salary

Location

Huddersfield

Job date

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 22:34:45 GMT

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