Our Client is a specialty supplier and manufacturer of raw materials for the UK Chemical, Food & Pharmaceutical Industries.
They are seeking an Operations / Manufacturing Manager, based in Redditch, Worcestershire. This is a full-time, permanent role.
Job Purpose
* Manage multiple manufacturing sites, including a site specializing in food supplements, personal care, pharma products, and a chemical production facility, along with a warehouse operation for specialties.
* Develop manufacturing capabilities for new processes and ensure H, S, E & Q compliance in operations.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing
* Manage an agile manufacturing and facilities maintenance team.
* Develop production plans and schedules.
* Maintain equipment proactively.
* Develop and write SOPs.
* Ensure regulatory compliance with BRC, GMP, and chemical regulations.
* Participate in teams for new manufacturing processes.
* Transfer processes from R&D to manufacturing.
* Collaborate with QRESH & Innovation teams.
* Lead capital investments for processing equipment and commissioning projects, ensuring compliance with standards.
* Oversee cleaning, sanitation, and waste management.
* Support HACCP, TACCP, VACCP plans.
Warehouse Management
* Coordinate with the Warehouse Manager on specialty warehousing operations.
* Handle repacking and re-labelling of goods.
* Arrange transport and dispatch goods.
Health and Safety
* Manage operations risk assessments and COSHH assessments.
* Ensure proper handling and relay hazardous information via MSDS.
* Produce DGN when necessary.
* Ensure safe unloading of raw materials and mapping of chemicals and ingredients.
* Apply segregation rules for storage.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
* Background in Chemical Engineering or Chemical Processing.
* Leadership experience in BRC or GMP manufacturing or similar regulated operations.
* Strong communication skills.
* Attention to detail, especially weights and measures.
* Ability to work under deadlines and thrive in fast-paced environments.
* Enthusiasm for change and adaptability.
* Strategic and swift decision-making skills.
* Self-motivated with stakeholder engagement skills.
* Proficiency in MS Office.
* Professional telephone manner.
* Experience in a customer service environment.
Desirable Qualifications
* Forklift Truck license.
* Knowledge of chemical handling, labelling, and packing regulations (training provided).
* GMP or BRC operational experience.
* Chemical manufacturing operational experience.
The salary is £55,000 per annum plus benefits.
To apply, send your CV to Lorraine Roger, Director at Atom Recruitment Ltd.
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