Site Manager

Reed; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership of site

Autonomous leadership

Industrial manufacturing environment

Job summary

Reed in the Ipswich area seeks an experienced Senior Site Manager to drive overall performance of a chemical manufacturing and process production site. You will oversee production, stock control, HSE, compliance, budgets, and resource management while guiding a team and working closely with the Engineering Manager.

The role demands strong leadership in a highly regulated industrial environment with a focus on safety, quality and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Strong focus on HSE, quality and compliance.
• Experience in production planning, stock control and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site operations engineering and performance.
• Lead Health, Safety, Environmental and Compliance activities.
• Plan production and ensure operational delivery.
• Manage stock, resources and budgets.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Coordinate with engineering, commercial and distribution teams.

Skills

Leadership

Operational excellence

Team management

Budgeting & cost control

Production planning

Education

Engineering background

Job description

The Opportunity

This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for the overall performance of a manufacturing and process production site. You'll be responsible for overseeing production, stock control, HSE, compliance, budgets, resource management, continuous improvement initiatives and team performance, whilst working closely alongside the Engineering Manager.

The Environment

The business operates within a chemical manufacturing and process production environment, supplying key sectors including food, energy and water. This is a highly regulated industrial setting where safety, quality and operational excellence are at the forefront of day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for site operations engineering and performance


• Leading Health, Safety, Environmental and Compliance activities


• Production planning and operational delivery


• Stock control and resource allocation


• Budget management and cost control


• Team leadership, development and performance management


• Driving continuous improvement and operational excellence


• Working collaboratively with engineering, commercial and distribution teams


• Managing site risk, audits and business continuity plans

Who We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with individuals currently working as:

• Site Manager


• Operations Manager


• Manufacturing Manager


• Production Manager


• Works Manager


• Assistant Site Manager


• Deputy Operations Manager


• Plant Manager

Candidates should ideally come from a manufacturing, industrial, process, chemical, production, shipping, or engineering environment and possess strong leadership experience. A technical qualification or engineering background would be advantageous, although the role is operationally focused.

Package

Ipswich Area

£45,000 - £50,000 + Benefits

• Genuine opportunity to take ownership of an entire site


• Technical manufacturing environment


• Highly autonomous leadership position