Senior Production Engineer

E3recruitment; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market player in chemical manufacturing is seeking a Senior Production Engineer based in West Yorkshire. The ideal candidate will spearhead continuous improvement initiatives, enhance operational efficiency, and contribute to a culture of personal growth and innovation. With a competitive salary and strong benefits package, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Enhanced pension contributions

Discretionary bonus

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant discipline (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience).
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma and process control systems.
• Strong commitment to personal growth and ambition to advance.

Responsibilities

• Apply continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency.
• Identify and resolve root causes related to safety and performance.
• Lead incident investigations and develop preventive recommendations.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Lean/Six Sigma

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Production Engineer to join a market-leading chemical manufacturing company located in West Yorkshire. This is a days-based role, Monday to Friday, with a salary range of £50,000 – £55,000 (DOE). The package includes enhanced pension contributions, discretionary bonus, 25 days holidays plus bank holidays, and life assurance.

As a Senior Production Engineer, you will work with a world leader in green chemistry. You will be empowered to realize your full potential, drive innovation, and make a meaningful impact. The company fosters a growth mindset, continuously striving to create greater value for customers and communities.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Apply a culture of continuous improvement to safely enhance operational efficiency by defining, implementing, and delivering sustainable capacity gains, cost reductions, and quality improvements.
• Identify and resolve root cause issues related to safety, downtime, reliability, and overall operational performance, using the Management of Change process to implement sustainable solutions.
• Lead or contribute to incident investigations and develop recommendations to prevent future occurrences.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in a relevant discipline (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent industrial experience).
• A strong commitment to personal growth and the ambition to advance within the company or take on greater responsibilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma and process control systems.

We seek a Senior Production Engineer with an established background on a COMAH site within chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. Candidates with other relevant manufacturing experience will also be considered.

Please apply directly for the Senior Production Engineer position.