Job Description
Venator is currently recruiting for a Shift Manager to join the ICON Operations team, Greatham site.
The overall purpose of the Shift Manager role is to lead the ICON shift production teams on a 24-hour basis, determining and allocating resources as required to produce safe, quality tonnes in line with the production target.
Job Responsibilities Include
* Provide first line leadership of the shift team to ensure all EHS and PSM Procedures and standards are fully complied with to ensure the safe operation of the ICON plant.
* Delivery of all ICON production requirements for each 12 hour shift, ensuring all production volume, quality and cost efficiency targets are met for the shift duration.
* Manage plant operations during each shift:
o Coordinate all plant activities each shift, working in conjunction with the workflow, maintenance and engineering teams.
o Define and execute solutions for process problems, working closely and in agreement with the Operations Manager, ICON maintenance team, and/or the on-call duty team.
o Provide operational support to workflow processes, especially out of hours, to ensure all Safe Systems of Work are issued in a timely manner.
* Manage the shift team of Production Technicians and Shift Asset Engineer:
o Lead, performance manage, motivate and develop team members to operate an effective and cohesive shift team.
o Deliver compliance with all standard work activities and ensure operational procedures are adhered to.
o Ensure all EHS critical and legally required training is completed, including all refresher training requirements.
o Evaluate shift team core skills and capability to develop, agree and deliver the shift team training plan in conjunction with other Shift Managers, approved by the Operations Manager.
o Generate and maintain a continuous improvement culture within the shift team.
* Provide leadership in the event of a site emergency acting as the Incident Manager or Incident Controller representing the site and business in communications with external agencies.
* As required, help in the development and delivery of area improvement actions and plans associated with all aspects of manufacturing operations (EHS, production, cost effectiveness etc.)
Candidate Requirements
Job-Related work experience, Skills/Knowledge Requirements:
* 2+ years’ experience in Engineering/Operational line management roles in a chemical manufacturing environment.
* An experienced first line leader who can communicate effectively at multiple organisational levels both internally and externally.
* NVQ Level 3 in Process Operations and preferably a Higher National Certificate in a process or engineering discipline.
* Analytical and methodical problem solver.
* High concern for standards and compliance.
The successful applicant will be offered an attractive salary and benefits package and continuous personal development within a global leading organisation.
Closing date for applications 30th June 2025.
Please apply via Workday. #J-18808-Ljbffr