Commercial Manager (Chemical Manufacturing)

Novo Executive Search & Selection Ltd; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing business in South Yorkshire is seeking a strategic Commercial Manager. This pivotal leadership role involves overseeing operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving business improvements. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in manufacturing and experience in leadership, with a focus on tendering and contracts.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a senior leadership role.
• Experience working in a COMAH-regulated environment.
• Degree-qualified in Engineering, Operations, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop operational strategy to support growth and performance targets.
• Ensure compliance with COMAH regulations and relevant statutory requirements.
• Work with senior leadership to align operations with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Compliance

Education

Degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field

Job description

We are seeking a strategic Commercial Manager to lead a growing COMAH-regulated chemical manufacturing business based in the South Yorkshire. This is a key leadership role, responsible for overseeing tendering, contracts, client management, site operations and driving business-wide improvements, ensuring the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the operational strategy to support business growth and performance targets
• Lead on customer relations
• Tendering & Contracts
• Ensure robust compliance with COMAH regulations, HSE standards, and all relevant statutory requirements
• Work closely with the senior leadership team to align operations with broader business goals and customer expectations

Requirements:

• Proven track record in a senior leadership role
• Experience as a Commercial Manager - tendering & contracts
• Experience working in a COMAH-regulated environment
• Strong background in manufacturing
• Experience working for a chemical manufacturer
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills
• Degree-qualified in Engineering, Operations, or a related field preferred