Utilities Production Manager

Syngenta Crop Protection; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in crop protection is seeking a Utilities Production Manager to oversee operations at their Huddersfield facility. The role focuses on optimizing utilities, ensuring compliance, and enhancing operational efficiency. With a strong emphasis on leadership and team collaboration, this position offers a dynamic work environment surrounded by diverse professionals.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Private medical & life insurance

Up to 31.5 days annual holiday

Flexible working options

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Utilities including Water, Electricity, Nitrogen, Natural Gas.
• Understanding of wastewater & chemical effluent treatment.
• Experience in leadership & management in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations across utility assets to meet supply plans.
• Develop compliance with regulations and safety standards.
• Manage third-party utility contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Utility Operations

Cost Optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Job description

Utilities Production Manager, Huddersfield

Location: Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 00aa7df9b386

Job Views: 8

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description

We're looking for a seasoned Utilities Production Manager to lead our dynamic team. In this role, you'll optimize our utility operations, ensuring they remain safe, efficient, and compliant. As the driving force behind our operational targets, you'll focus on minimizing outages and maximizing cost-effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production operations across utility assets to meet supply plans and quality standards.
• Develop and implement compliance with regulations and safety standards.
• Optimize costs and implement efficiency improvements.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures.
• Manage third-party utility contracts and government energy schemes.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and broad experience of Utilities including Municipal & Abstracted Water, Electricity, Nitrogen, Natural Gas, Compressed Air and Steam.
• Understanding of Biological wastewater & chemical / physical effluent treatment.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related technical field.
• Demonstrated experience in leadership & management in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CHP operations or steam generation is preferred.

Additional Information

Site Details

At the Huddersfield Manufacturing Centre, we produce important Crop Protection products used in over 120 countries worldwide. Our team is proactive, driven, and friendly, emphasizing 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 pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• 37.5 hours per week, Mon – Fri.
• 3.5 rota days off over Christmas + hours bank of 41 hours for occasional time off.
• Flexible working options and hybrid working requests.
• Valuable work in a stimulating, international environment.
• Training and development opportunities, including support for professional qualifications.

Syngenta is ranked as a top 5 employer and number 1 in agriculture by Science Journal. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity. Learn more about our D&I initiatives here: Diversity & Inclusion.