Plant Manager

Seqens SAS; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialty chemicals producer in Middlesbrough is seeking a Chemical Production Manager to oversee daily operations, manage staff, and lead safety initiatives. The ideal candidate holds a minimum 2:1 degree in Chemical Engineering and has relevant experience in production management. This role offers an inclusive workplace culture with opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong safety leadership required.
• Relevant experience in a similar position is essential.
• Qualifications in Six Sigma methodology would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of a chemical production unit.
• Lead process improvement projects and root cause investigations.
• Provide technical support and performance mentoring.

Skills

Strong safety leadership

Chemical Engineering

Leadership communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Six Sigma methodology

UK driving license

Education

2:1 degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Part of the Middlesbrough Operations Management team managing the day to day activities required to safely deliver the production programme on the Middlesbrough production plants. Maximising plant throughput whilst maintaining high safety standards and planning logistics to ensure smooth transitions between various processes.

Day to day operation and management of a chemical production unit and other site activities

Plant modifications and improvements

Contributing to the development and commissioning of new products and processes

Following, reviewing and improving operating procedures

Developing and issuing plant batch card instructions

Performance mentoring of process operating teams

Providing technical support into process development and optimisation

Leading Root Cause Investigations into incidents and near misses

Increasing quality and reliability of plant and processes

Lead or assisting with process improvement projects

Provide any relevant training to process operating teams

Investigating and troubleshooting plant/process problems

Scheduling and coordinating activities on the production unit to achieve standard production rates

Ensuring that equipment works to its specification and to appropriate capacities

Participating in advanced trouble shooting and coaching others to learn these skills

Required skills

• Ability to demonstrate strong safety leadership
• Minimum of a 2:1 degree in Chemical Engineering
• Relevant experience in a similar position
• Qualifications in Six Sigma methodology would be an advantage
• Must have full UK driving license
• Must be eligible to work in the UK
• Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills

Seqens Custom Specialties is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability and religion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and join us in fostering a culture of respect, openness and inclusion.

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Job location

United Kingdom, England, Middlesbrough

General information

A long-established Specialty chemicals producer with a Platinum Ecovadis rating based in the North East of England, supplying over 400 customers via 2 manufacturing sites with its own R&D facilities. Our 4 key businesses are: Personal Care, Proprietary Reduced Environmental Impact products, Solvent Recovery, Custom Manufacturing to serve sectors including Cosmetics, Oil & Gas, Homecare, Animal Nutrition, Lubricants. We are a top tier COMAH site where Health and Safety is at the core of how we operate, with an excellent health and safety record and a commitment to the safety of all. Our people are our biggest asset and we support progression of our staff. The Seqens story began in 2003 in the Lyon, France area and has grown to a global pharmaceutical solutions and specialty ingredients player. Seqens employs nearly 3,300 people across 3 continents and 9 countries, with 16 production sites and 9 R&D centers, serving over 1,500 customers worldwide.

Reference: 2025-1671