Operations and Engineering Director in City

Wallace Hind Selection LTD; City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading, family-owned chemical business in the UK seeks a skilled Operations and Engineering Director to drive operational strategies. This senior role involves financial management, compliance oversight, and team leadership within a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in chemical manufacturing and a strong record of management.

Benefits

Company Car / Car Allowance

10% Contributory Pension

Medical Insurance

DIS

Bonus and Profit Share

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a senior manager/director in the chemical sector.
• Experience with DSEAR/COSHH/COMAH regulations is preferred.
• Strong data-driven decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the operations budget for financial efficiency.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead and develop a team of operations professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Management

Regulatory Compliance

Team Development

Job description

We are a leading, family-owned, chemical business operating from multiple sites in the South West of the UK. Boasting continuous growth, we are now looking for a technically biased Operations and Engineering Director to formulate and execute operational strategies whilst leading the management of our chemical production.

BASIC SALARY: £80,000- £90,000 per annum

BENEFITS:
Company Car / Car Allowance
10% Contributory Pension
Medical Insurance
DIS
Bonus and Profit Share
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

LOCATION: Bristol

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Bath, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Bridgwater, Swindon, Cardiff, Newport, Taunton

Why consider us?

We remain a family-owned business to this day, and pride ourselves on the quality and integrity of all our products, operating to the highest standards and continuously striving to improve. We deliver quality products and exceptional service across a wide range of sectors serving customers that range from independent traders to global market leaders.

In addition to this:
We will value your opinion and give you the autonomy to lead major projects and make the role your own.
We have a growing and passionate team (110), we work hard and help each other to succeed.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Engineering Director, Operations Director, Manufacturing Director, Site Director - chemical manufacturing

You will be working onsite, alongside the current Operations and Engineering Director as part of our succession planning. We are a collaborative business, and you will be working closely with departments such as Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Technical and Regulatory teams to support coordinated and efficient operations that align with company goals.

Reporting directly to the Board you will make up part of the senior management team and act as a sounding board on all key operational, HSEQ, production and manufacturing issues.

In addition to this you will also:
Develop, oversee and manage the operations budget to ensure financial efficiency and alignment with business objectives.
Collaborate with the Regulatory Team to ensure all operations meet environmental, health, safety, and industry regulations, integrating compliance seamlessly into daily practices.
Be responsible (eventually) for approximately 60 indirect reports as the handover progresses, leading and inspiring a team of operations professionals by providing clear direction, ongoing training, performance coaching, and career development support.
Assume responsibility for projects to improve operations and implement best practices to enhance productivity, reduce waste, lower costs, and boost overall performance.
Assume specific projects including but not exclusive to implementing new systems
Be an active and collaborative member of the senior management team.

For us both to be successful:

Ultimately you will have already been a successful senior manager / director, ideally having a background in the chemical sector as an Operations Manager, Factory Manager, Plant Manager, Site Manager, or a Senior Production Manager. Ideally having some exposure to DSEAR/COSHH/COMAH regulations, someone who above the normal requirements, enjoys playing an active role in the business. Someone who is driven by their love for developing the people who report into them and uses data to influence and aid your decisions. You will be enthused by variation and wearing many operational hats. Confident with regulatory and industry regulations, you will have a proven track record of leadership and management.

It is likely you will have previously managed a chemical manufacturing site with a t/o of circa £20-£50m and worked with a variety of outsourced providers and managed a broad supply chain.

It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Operations Director, Engineering Director, Operations Manager, Site Manager, Plant Manager, Factory Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Technical Director, Site Lead, General Manager - Chemical, Resins, Adhesives, Paint, Inks, Fertilisers, Pesticides, Coatings, Lubricants, Disinfectant, Solvents, Blending, Surface Protection, Chemical Manufacturer

INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.

Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.

Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the recruitment partner of our client.

REF: LO18151, Wallace Hind Selection