We are recruiting a Site Manager at our Factory & Warehouse in Somerset
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
* Oversee daily factory and warehouse operations, ensuring production schedules, inventory flows, and dispatch targets are met.
* Coordinate cross‑functional teams to maintain smooth end‑to‑end operations across production, maintenance, logistics, and quality.
* Monitor KPIs such as throughput, OEE, stock accuracy, order fulfilment, downtime, and lifting‑equipment utilisation.
* Ensure optimal use of plant, equipment, warehouse space, and chemical storage areas.
Health, Safety, Environment & Compliance
* Act as the site’s senior HSE lead, ensuring full compliance with legislation, permits, and internal policies.
* Maintain a robust safety culture through training, audits, incident investigations, and proactive risk reduction.
* Oversee chemical safety, including correct classification, labelling, segregation, storage, spill response, and safe handling procedures.
* Ensure compliance with chemical regulations, SDS management, bunding, ventilation, and PPE requirements.
* Lead safe systems of work for manual handling and mechanical lifting, including risk assessments, lifting plans, equipment inspections, and operator competency.
* Ensure all documentation, inspections, and certifications for lifting equipment (forklifts, hoists, cranes, pallet stackers) are maintained.
People Management
* Lead, coach, and develop operational teams, including supervisors, technicians, and warehouse staff.
* Manage staffing levels, shift patterns, performance reviews, and skills development.
* Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement, with emphasis on chemical awareness and safe lifting behaviours.
Quality & Regulatory Assurance
* Ensure production and storage activities meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.
* Maintain traceability, batch records, and documentation integrity.
* Work with Quality teams to resolve non‑conformances, including those related to chemical contamination, spills, or handling errors.
Planning & Logistics
* Oversee inbound materials, internal movements, and outbound logistics.
* Ensure accurate inventory control, stock rotation, and warehouse housekeeping, with special controls for chemical segregation and temperature‑sensitive materials.
* Collaborate with supply chain teams on forecasting, procurement, and transport planning, including ADR‑compliant movements where applicable.
Asset & Maintenance Oversight
* Ensure equipment reliability through planned maintenance and rapid response to breakdowns.
* Oversee maintenance of chemical storage systems (bunds, extraction, dosing systems) and lifting equipment.
* Support capital projects, upgrades, and commissioning of new equipment, ensuring chemical and lifting safety are embedded in design.
Financial & Governance Responsibilities
* Manage site budgets, cost controls, and operational expenditure.
* Provide accurate reporting to senior management on performance, risks, and improvement plans, including chemical inventory risks and lifting‑equipment compliance.
* Lead or support audits, regulatory inspections, and board‑level reviews.
Continuous Improvement
* Drive Lean, 5S, Kaizen, and other improvement methodologies.
* Identify opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, quality, and cost, with specific focus on chemical handling processes and lifting operations.
* Lead change management initiatives across the site.
Skills, Experience & Competencies
Essential
* Proven leadership experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or industrial operations.
* Strong understanding of HSE regulations, risk management, and safe systems of work.
* Demonstrated experience managing chemical safety, including storage, handling, and emergency response.
* Competence in manual handling and mechanical lifting operations, including equipment oversight and operator training.
* Experience managing teams in a fast‑paced, multi‑shift environment.
* Knowledge of production processes, logistics flows, and inventory management.
* Ability to manage budgets, contractors, and capital projects.
Desirable
* Qualifications in engineering, operations management, logistics, or chemical safety.
* Experience with ERP/WMS systems.
* Training in Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
* Experience in regulated industries such as chemical manufacturing, environmental services, food, or pharmaceuticals.
Key Behaviours
* Decisive leadership with a calm, structured approach under pressure.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Commitment to safety, quality, and operational discipline, especially in chemical and lifting environments.
* Proactive problem‑solving and continuous improvement mindset.
* Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on operational presence.
Benefits
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
#J-18808-Ljbffr