Emergency Response Team Safety Manager

Syngenta; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in agricultural innovation is seeking an experienced Emergency Response Team Safety Manager for its Grangemouth site. This pivotal role focuses on building and managing a compliant emergency response service, ensuring adherence to UK regulations and standards. The successful candidate will enhance their skills in chemical emergency response management and team leadership while contributing to impactful work in a stimulating environment. Join a company that values safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, and help shape the future of agriculture.

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Up to 31.5 Days Annual Holiday

Wide Range of Training Options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in emergency response and safety leadership in industrial settings.
• In-depth knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks and HSE guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain emergency response plans and protocols.
• Ensure compliance with evolving UK regulations.
• Deliver scenario training for emergency response teams.

Skills

Emergency Response Management

Safety Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Assessments

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Relevant Field

NEBOSH National Diploma

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.

Job Description

Syngenta seeks an experienced Emergency Response Team Safety Manager for our Grangemouth site. This crucial role involves building and managing a compliant emergency response service, adhering to UK regulations and standards. In this role, you'll have the chance to enhance your skills in chemical emergency response management, deepen your understanding of regulatory compliance, and hone your abilities in specialized team leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain emergency response plans, procedures, and protocols
• Ensure compliance with evolving UK regulations
• Manage and enhance the effectiveness of the emergency response service
• Deliver scenario training for emergency response and management teams

Qualifications

• Proven experience in emergency response and safety leadership in industrial settings
• In-depth knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks, HSE guidelines, and COMAH Regulations
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field; NEBOSH National Diploma preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience in safety audits, risk assessments, and safety management systems
• Ability to influence operational managers on safety priorities

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 finished product formulation and packaging plant with the most recent facility opening in May 2010.

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