Job Family / Sub-family
Industrial - Production
Contract type
Permanent
Job title
Plant Manager
Position Context:
Part of the Middlesbrough Operations Management team managing the day to day activities required to safely deliver the production programme on the Middlesbrough production plants. Maximising plant throughput whilst maintaining high safety standards and planning logistics to ensure smooth transitions between various processes.
Main tasks :
Day to day operation and management of a chemical production unit and other site activities
Plant modifications and improvements
Contributing to the development and commissioning of new products and processes
Following, reviewing and improving operating procedures
Developing and issuing plant batch card instructions
Performance mentoring of process operating teams
Providing technical support into process development and optimisation
Leading Root Cause Investigations into incidents and near misses
Increasing quality and reliability of plant and processes
Lead or assisting with process improvement projects
Provide any relevant training to process operating teams
Investigating and troubleshooting plant/process problems
Scheduling and coordinating activities on the production unit to achieve standard production rates
Ensuring that equipment works to its specification and to appropriate capacities
Participating in advanced trouble shooting and coaching others to learn these skills
Required skills :
Ability to demonstrate strong safety leadership
Minimum of a 2:1 degree in Chemical Engineering
Relevant experience in a similar position
Qualifications in Six Sigma methodology would be an advantage
Must have full UK driving license
Must be eligible to work in the UK
Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills
Good I.T. skills
At Seqens Custom Specialties, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to; race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability and religion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and join us in fostering a culture of respect, openness and inclusion.
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Position location
Job location
United Kingdom, England, Middlesbrough