Chemical Site Manager

Acorn Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Chemical Site Manager for a client in Cheshire. The role requires a degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering along with COMAH knowledge. Responsibilities include managing operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading an operations team. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a background in the chemical sector, with competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Degree educated in a relevant field is mandatory.
• Strong background in chemical sector required.
• Experience with COMAH regulations crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day manufacturing operations.
• Support communication with regulatory bodies.
• Lead and motivate operations team to foster safety culture.
• Implement continuous improvement strategies.

Skills

Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

COMAH knowledge

Leadership skills

Continuous improvement strategies

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Chemical or Process related engineering

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 sites annual capital and operational budgets.
• Manage regulatory inspections and audits by the competent authority.

Requirements

The successful candidate must be degree educated in Chemistry, Chemical or Process related engineering discipline. A strong background in the chemical sector with COMAH knowledge and experience.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday 7am-4pm

Competitive salary with excellent benefits package.

Interested? Apply today.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.