Quality Manager

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

Join Syngenta as a Site Quality Manager! In this role you will be leading and developing the Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams. You will be a key member of the Site Leadership Team, responsible for shaping and implementing the site's quality strategy, ensuring compliance, driving performance and fostering a culture of excellence.
This is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced Quality professional to join Syngenta and shape the future of our Grangemouth site's quality standards and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop QA/QC teams,
• Fostering a culture of Quality excellence across the manufacturing site
• Drive strategic quality initiatives aligned with global standards
• Oversee site Quality Management Systems and laboratory operations
• Ensure ISO 9001 compliance and maintain accreditation
• Create strategy to reduce customer complaints
• Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency
• Collaborate with global teams and external stakeholders
• Lead quality aspects of change management
• Manage laboratory budgets and resources

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or related scientific field or relevant work experience
• Proven leadership experience in high-hazard manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of QMS principles and ISO 9001
• Expert understanding of analytical methods and instrumentation
• Experience with laboratory systems and quality management tools
• Track record of driving performance improvements
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills
• Change management experience
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to HSEQ excellence

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 formulation and packaging plant. A 5th plant due to open in 2026.

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