Overview
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.
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
Seqens Custom Specialties is 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.
Should you have any accessibility requirements that would facilitate your application process, please emailcareersuk@seqens.com
Job location
United Kingdom, England, Middlesbrough
General information
A long-established Specialty chemicals producer with a Platinum Ecovadis rating based in the North East of England, supplying over 400 customers via 2 manufacturing sites with its own R&D facilities. Our 4 key businesses are: Personal Care, Proprietary Reduced Environmental Impact products, Solvent Recovery, Custom Manufacturing to serve sectors including Cosmetics, Oil & Gas, Homecare, Animal Nutrition, Lubricants. We are a top tier COMAH site where Health and Safety is at the core of how we operate, with an excellent health and safety record and a commitment to the safety of all. Our people are our biggest asset and we support progression of our staff. The Seqens story began in 2003 in the Lyon, France area and has grown to a global pharmaceutical solutions and specialty ingredients player. Seqens employs nearly 3,300 people across 3 continents and 9 countries, with 16 production sites and 9 R&D centers, serving over 1,500 customers worldwide.
Reference: 2025-1671
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