Manufacturing Manager

Listgrove; Lancaster; Presencial; GBP 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Listgrove Limited is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead continuous chemical manufacturing operations across two sites. The role emphasises safe, efficient and reliable production, with a focus on improving quality, productivity and plant performance.

You will work with site leadership and support functions to meet operational objectives while maintaining high safety and compliance standards. The position requires strong people leadership, cross-functional collaboration and a proven track

Formación

• Experience leading continuous chemical plant operations.
• Strong SHEQ leadership and regulatory knowledge.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and GMP requirements.
• Ability to manage multi-site production and cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record in continuous improvement and cost control.

Responsabilidades

• Lead continuous manufacturing operations across two locations to ensure safe, efficient production.
• Plan production and allocate resources to optimise throughput and meet delivery timelines.
• Identify downtime, drive improvements, and coordinate maintenance activities.
• Develop shift and day-based teams, ensuring clear accountability and succession planning.
• Promote safety, quality and process improvements, with strong incident investigations and root-cause analysis.

Conocimientos

24/7 operations

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Educación

Engineering degree

Descripción del empleo

Manufacturing Manager

Based in Warrington, Cheshire

Job ref: EG /65200

The Company:

A specialist manufacturer of chemicals and high-performance materials, developing innovative solutions for demanding industrial applications, including plastics processing, automotive, oil exploration, bio-based materials and technical textiles. Combining technical expertise with a strong understanding of customer needs, the business delivers advanced materials and solutions that address complex industrial challenges.

Role Overview:

The Manufacturing Manager will lead continuous chemical manufacturing operations across two locations, with responsibility for production performance, SHEQ compliance, people management and operational improvement. The role will focus on ensuring safe, efficient and reliable production, developing team capability and driving improvements in quality, productivity and plant performance. Working closely with site leadership and other business functions, the position will play a key role in delivering operational objectives and maintaining high standards of safety, compliance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Production & Operational Performance:

• Lead continuous manufacturing operations across two locations, ensuring safe, efficient and reliable production.
• Manage production planning, resources and operational priorities to optimise plant throughput and meet delivery requirements.
• Identify and resolve operational issues, minimising downtime and improving plant availability and efficiency.
• Coordinate planned downtime, maintenance activities and plant improvements while maintaining production continuity.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, maintenance and technical teams to resolve challenges and support operational objectives.

People Leadership & Development:

• Lead and develop shift and day-based production teams, establishing clear responsibilities, accountability and performance expectations.
• Ensure effective workforce planning, resource allocation and operational coverage.
• Develop technical competence through training, coaching, performance management and succession planning.
• Promote effective communication, knowledge sharing and collaboration across teams and site functions.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, ownership and operational excellence.

Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ):

• Provide strong SHEQ leadership, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Develop and implement safety and process improvement initiatives, with particular emphasis on risk reduction and preventative measures.
• Maintain effective Safe Systems of Work, risk assessments and operational procedures, including SOPs.
• Lead investigations into safety incidents, quality deviations and near misses, ensuring effective root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Drive improvements in Right First Time (RFT) performance, quality standards and customer satisfaction.
• Support compliance with applicable quality management systems, including ISO 9001 and GMP requirements.

Continuous Improvement & Business Performance:

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve productivity, process efficiency, quality and cost effectiveness.
• Lead operational improvement and change initiatives, ensuring sustainable improvements in plant and team performance.
• Evaluate and recommend capital investment and equipment improvements to the Warrington Site Leadership team.
• Manage operational expenditure and procurement within agreed budgets and delegated authority.
• Contribute to site improvement plans, ensuring operational priorities align with wider business objectives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Strong background in 24/7 chemical plant operations.
• HND/Degree - Engineering or other related subject.
• Experience managing teams in a technical environment, including shift teams where contact can be limited.
• SHE leadership and understanding of relevant legislation and standards.
• Knowledge of quality systems and standards (e.g., ISO 9001, GMP)
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate with independence and autonomy
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Experience in handling high hazardous materials, e.g Hydrogen Peroxide, Peracetic Acid.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the role is located. Evidence of the right to work may be required during the recruitment process

For reasons of readability, gender-specific language has been simplified. All references to individuals apply equally to people of all genders.

Why select Listgrove?

• Five Decades of Market Intelligence
• Unrivalled Industry Networks
• Recognised International brand
• HR Qualified Professionals

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