Chemical Manufacturing/Production Manager

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the chemical industry seeks a Production Manager to oversee plant operations. This role involves advanced planning, resource management, and effective team leadership to drive productivity and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will ensure stability and integrity across all production functions.

Qualifications

• Proficient in production planning and resource management.
• Strong teamwork-oriented leadership and communication abilities.
• Experience in optimizing production processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily manufacturing operations and ensure effective team collaboration.
• Manage resources including labor and equipment to optimize production.
• Participate in production scheduling and planning.

Skills

Production planning

Resource management

Teamwork-oriented leadership

Communication

Supervision

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Description

Industry: Chemical

Department: Production/Operations

Position: Production Manager

Salary: £60k + Signing Bonus + Annual Bonus

The Production Manager’s role is to ensure stability, integrity, and efficient operations of all plant personnel. The candidate should be proficient in production planning and resource management, with strong teamwork-oriented leadership, communication, supervision, and problem-solving abilities to guide their team and drive operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

1. Advanced planning, delegation, coordination, and oversight of daily shop and field manufacturing operations.
2. Clearly communicate and actively listen to team members.
3. Inspire and motivate team members to achieve their goals by fostering a positive and productive work environment and creating a culture of success.
4. Effectively manage resources, including labor, materials, and equipment, to optimize production needs.
5. Utilize experience and data to identify opportunities, predict issues, and make informed decisions.
6. Collaborate with the management team to achieve business goals.
7. Follow corporate guidelines for performance reviews and compensation.
8. Participate in weekly production scheduling and planning.