As our new Distribution Officer & Material Controller Manager you will take the lead in optimizing critical packaging, distribution, and waste management processes for our cutting-edge AI manufacturing operations. Utilizing your expertise, you'll ensure compliance is in place, provide technical guidance, and collaborate and communicate across teams to keep our supply chain running seamlessly.
Oversee a team of skilled Material Controllers, ensuring adherence to stringent HSE and GMC site procedures.Support the activities required for compliant packaged waste disposal and logistics operations, including ADR, IATA, and hazardous materials regulations.Leverage your expertise in SAP, problem-solving, and process optimization to streamline workflows and enhance business interfaces.Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve challenges, drive continuous improvement, and deliver top-notch service to stakeholders.
Qualifications and required experience
Strong manufacturing/supply chain background.A good working knowledge of SAP.Good knowledge of process-interfaces with purchasing, plants, asset planners and suppliers.Exceptional communication and leadership skills.Keen eye for identifying opportunities.Relevant qualifications like DGSA, IATA, and Known Consignor Security are highly desirable.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.
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