Manufacturing Process Team Leader: Drive Improvements & Development

Energy Jobline ZR; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Canteen

Enhanced pension

Holiday allowance

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is recruiting a Manufacturing Process Team Leader for the outskirts of Maidstone. The role leads the Manufacturing Development team, driving improvements in process efficiency, product quality, and environmental compliance while collaborating with Operations, Engineering and Projects teams.

You will manage Process Technicians and Technologists, oversee water treatment and effluent processes, and help deliver site expansion with a hands-on, proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a technical team in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of process chemistry or process optimisation is beneficial.
• Experience with water treatment or environmental processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Manufacturing Development team, setting departmental objectives, KPIs and supporting ongoing professional development.
• Drive improvements in chemical efficiency, water consumption, product quality and overall process performance.
• Develop and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring HSE standards and departmental action plans are effectively managed.
• Provide cover for Process Technologists and Technicians where required and deputise for the Manufacturing Development Manager when necessary.
• Provide practical technical support and hands-on problem-solving across Manufacturing Development activities.
• Oversee fresh water and effluent treatment processes, including DAF, anaerobic and aerobic treatment systems.
• Support site compliance with environmental permits, ISO management systems, food contact requirements and hygiene standards.
• Use process modelling, production information and QC data to identify deviations, optimise processes and improve material usage.
• Lead and support product development, feasibility studies, FMEA, risk assessments and continuous improvement projects.
• Monitor water usage and coordinate initiatives to reduce consumption, including responsibility for Legionella controls.
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge within the team to ensure the site continues to adopt appropriate technologies and best practice.
• Participate in the site duty management and call-out rota, with occasional travel and overnight stays where required.

Skills

Team leadership

Process engineering

Water treatment

Data analysis

Problem solving

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is recruiting a Manufacturing Process Team Leader for the outskirts of Maidstone. The role leads the Manufacturing Development team, driving improvements in process efficiency, product quality, and environmental compliance while collaborating with Operations, Engineering and Projects teams.

You will manage Process Technicians and Technologists, oversee water treatment and effluent processes, and help deliver site expansion with a hands-on, proactive approach.