Chemical Manufacturing/Production Manager

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

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in West London is seeking a Chemical Production/Operations Manager to ensure efficient plant operations and guide a team towards excellence. The role requires leadership skills, a relevant engineering degree, and the ability to develop strategic production plans while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Chemistry, Chemicals or Engineering is essential.
• Proven ability to lead and develop project-based manufacturing operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations and team management.
• Manage resources effectively to optimize production.
• Recruit and support the training of qualified candidates.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork oriented

Attention to detail

Strong analytical skills

Education

Chemistry, Chemicals or Engineering Degree

Tools

Microsoft Applications

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Chemical Manufacturing/Production Manager, West London

Client: Major Manufacturing

Location: West London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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 the 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.
• Prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and being detail-oriented.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understand how to optimize production schedules to meet schedule expectations while minimizing costs and lead times without sacrificing quality.