Chemical Site Manager

Acorn by Synergie; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Chemical Site Manager for a client in Cheshire. The role involves managing operational aspects to ensure compliance with COMAH regulations and effective team leadership. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Chemistry and a solid background in the chemical sector. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Degree education in Chemistry, Chemical or Process related engineering discipline.
• Strong background in the chemical sector with COMAH knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day manufacturing operations to meet production targets.
• Support communication with regulatory bodies like HSE and EA.
• Lead operations team to foster safety culture.
• Implement continuous improvement strategies.
• Control the site’s annual budgets.
• Manage regulatory inspections and audits.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Communication with regulatory bodies

Continuous improvement strategies

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Overview

Acorn by Synergie are searching for an experienced Chemical Site Manager with a strong background in COMAH to join our client based in Cheshire. Reporting to the Group Operations Manager, the purpose of the role is to take responsibility for all operational aspects to ensure the facility runs safely, efficiently and in strict compliance with COMAH regulations.

Duties

• Managing day‑to‑day manufacturing operations ensuring production targets are met efficiently, on time, within budget and to the required standards.
• Work closely with the Engineering and SHE Managers to support communication and interaction with regulatory bodies i.e. HSE and EA.
• Lead and motivate the operations team including plant supervisors and operators to foster a strong safety first culture.
• Development and implementation of continuous improvement strategies for EHS, productivity, cost and product quality; identify and manage risks.
• Control the site’s annual capital and operational budgets.
• Manage regulatory inspections and audits by the competent authority.

Qualifications

• Degree educated in Chemistry, Chemical or Process related engineering discipline.
• A strong background in the chemical sector with COMAH knowledge and experience.

Hours

Monday to Friday 7am-4pm

Benefits

Competitive salary with excellent benefits package. Interested? Apply today.