Chemical Manufacturing/Production Manager

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company based in Ipswich is seeking a Chemical Production/Operations Manager to ensure operational efficiency and stability within the chemical production facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leadership and battery significant experience in project-based manufacturing. Offering a competitive salary of £60k plus bonuses, this role focuses on team motivation, communication, and optimizing production schedules.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemicals or Engineering is essential.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are required.
• Strong leadership and team development experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shop and field manufacturing operations.
• Manage resources efficiently to optimize production.
• Recruit, hire, and support training for candidates.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Teamwork Orientation

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Chemicals or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Applications

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04.06.2025

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19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Chemical Production/Operations Manager £60k + Signing Bonus + Annual Bonus

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

Responsibilities:

• Advanced planning, delegation, coordination and oversight of daily shop and field manufacturing operations.
• Clearly communicate and actively listen to team members.
• Inspire and motivate team members to achieve their goals by fostering a positive and productive work environment while creating an enduring culture of team success.
• Effectively manage resources, including labour, materials, and equipment, to optimize current and future production needs.
• Utilize experience and historical data to identify opportunities for success, predictable issues, and make informed decisions.
• Collaborate as a member of the management team to achieve all the business goals.
• Follow corporate guidelines to administer the performance reviews and compensation program.
• Participate in weekly production schedule meetings, monthly safety committee meetings and quarterly ISO Quality System Management Meetings.
• Recruit, hire and support training for most qualified candidates.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Chemistry, Chemicals or engineering Degree is a must
• Proven leadership and development of project-based manufacturing operations.
• Excellent communication skills; written and verbal.
• Teamwork oriented.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications

Required Skills

• Ability to develop and implement the best long-term decisions.
• Able to adjust to changing circumstances and new challenges.
• Build strong relationships with team members, colleagues and suppliers.
• Prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
• Attention to and detail oriented.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understands how to optimize production schedules to meet schedule expectations while minimizing costs and lead times without sacrificing quality.