Plant Operations Leader - First Line Manager

Talent STEM Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Performance bonus

Health plan

Share scheme

Canteen on-site

Discounts

Long service

EAP

Career development

Job summary

Talent STEM Ltd in Bradford is recruiting a First Line Manager to oversee day-to-day operation of a chemical production area, leading plant operators and working closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, SHE and wider Operations teams.

The role requires a strong technical background in chemical manufacturing, with a track record of safety, process improvements and people development. This is a Monday–Friday daytime position offering career progression and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong background in chemical or process manufacturing.
• Credible leadership and communication skills to progress into management.
• Understanding of safety, plant reliability and operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support production operators on a day-to-day basis.
• Ensure plant activities are completed safely and per site procedures.
• Maintain process safety, environmental compliance and discipline.
• Allocate work, train and authorise operators.
• Support production plans and respond to issues.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance on plant reliability and planned work.
• Assist with Permit-to-Work and plant isolation activities.
• Oversee handover of equipment for maintenance.
• Support risk assessments, incident investigations and safety improvements.
• Monitor team performance and coach operators.
• Uphold housekeeping and 5S standards.

Skills

Leadership

Plant operations

Process safety

DCS / process control

SOPs & procedures

Training / mentoring

Risk assessments

COMAH experience

Permit-to-Work

Education

NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HNC / HND

Job description

Talent STEM Ltd in Bradford is recruiting a First Line Manager to oversee day-to-day operation of a chemical production area, leading plant operators and working closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, SHE and wider Operations teams.

The role requires a strong technical background in chemical manufacturing, with a track record of safety, process improvements and people development. This is a Monday–Friday daytime position offering career progression and a comprehensive benefits package.