Plant Operations Director – Chemicals & Process Excellence

Chemical Search International; Norwich; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

Chemical Search International represents a leading crop protection chemicals producer in the UK. The Head of Operations will report to the CEO and lead all plant operations and engineering teams, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across production, maintenance and projects.

The role is full-time, on site at the plant with relocation offered. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in chemical plant operations, strong leadership, and experience managing a COMAH facility; batch

Qualifications

• 10+ years of chemical plant operations experience.
• Strong leadership, accountability and team building.
• Experience running a top-tier COMAH facility with production, engineering and maintenance oversight.
• Experience with batch operations in fine/specialty chemicals is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of plant operations and engineering teams (6 reports).
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across the plant.
• Uphold safety, compliance and production targets within budget.
• Mentor and develop leaders, align with CEO and senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Plant operations

COMAH experience

Batch operations

Job description

Chemical Search International represents a leading crop protection chemicals producer in the UK. The Head of Operations will report to the CEO and lead all plant operations and engineering teams, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across production, maintenance and projects.

The role is full-time, on site at the plant with relocation offered. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in chemical plant operations, strong leadership, and experience managing a COMAH facility; batch