Location: Stafford
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 + Pension + Health + Bonus
Shift Pattern: Days 8am - 4.30pm Monday Friday
Reference: Jo6817/NPH
THE COMPANY
My client is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of specialist products to a wide variety of industries. With a worldwide presence, the group has gone from strength to strength with over 70 years of experience, with sites in over 50 countries. Due to further expansion, they have the need to recruit an additional maintenance engineer.
Key Skills
* Strong Leader. 5+ years in a senior production role.
* Strategic thinker, strong team development skills and cross functional collaboration.
* Experience Of Optimizing Production Processes.
The Role
Safety & Culture
* Champion health, safety, and environmental standards across all operations
* Lead cultural and behavioural change initiatives to embed safety-first thinking
Production Management
* Organise and oversee daily production activities to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets
* Manage production schedules and optimise resource allocation
* Monitor performance metrics and implement improvements to maximise throughput and asset efficiency
Team Leadership
* Lead, coach, and develop a team of 30 staff
* Ensure training and compliance with HSE, quality, and operational procedures
* Maintain visibility on the shop floor and engage regularly with staff and contractors
Process & Systems Improvement
* Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
* Minimise waste and enhance process reliability
* Coordinate with purchasing, logistics, and maintenance to ensure smooth operations
Compliance & Reporting
* Ensure adherence to environmental, health, safety, and quality regulations
* Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for audits and internal reviews
* Support CAPEX planning and manage minor projects
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (with strong chemical industry experience)
* Minimum 5 years experience in production management, ideally within a chemical plant
* NEBOSH Certificate or strong understanding of HSE regulations preferred
* Proven leadership in manufacturing environments
* Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
* Fluent in English and willing to travel as required
Key Metrics & Accountabilities
* Safety performance
* Product quality and customer service levels
* Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and asset utilisation
* Cost control and budget adherence
* Achievement of production planning targets
If you are interested in this role, please send a copy of your current CV using the details provided. Interviews will be held locally, and the company is looking to recruit this role as soon as possible.
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