Site Manager

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus scheme

Pension match up to 8%

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday

Job summary

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions is looking for a Site Manager to lead operations at its manufacturing facility in Glenrothes. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in site or production management, ensuring operations meet quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include managing site performance, driving process improvements, and maintaining regulatory compliance. The position offers a competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in plant, site, or production management.
• Proven experience using Lean and Six Sigma techniques.
• Strong knowledge of the chemical sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall site operations for production, quality, and safety.
• Drive process optimization and maintain HSE compliance.
• Lead and develop the Operations Management Team.
• Manage the operations budget and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Collaboration Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Abilities

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering

Job description

The company is seeking a Site Manager to lead our manufacturing facility in Glenrothes. The role ensures the site operates to the highest Environmental, Health & Safety standards while meeting quality and delivery targets. Key responsibilities include overseeing manufacturing, quality, engineering, production planning, distribution, purchasing, warehousing, and logistics.

What will you be doing?

Site & Operations Leadership

• Overall management of site operations, ensuring production targets are met for volume, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Drive process optimization to improve efficiency, yield, and cost performance.

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Compliance

• Maintain full compliance with HSE regulations and chemical industry requirements, promoting a strong safety culture.
• Manage risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Maintain management systems aligned with ISO and IATF certifications; support internal, customer, and regulatory audits.

People & Performance Management

• Lead, develop, and motivate the Operations Management Team to achieve quality, HSE, productivity, and customer satisfaction targets.
• Ensure appropriate staffing, training, and competency development while fostering a high‑performance culture.

Financial & Continuous Improvement

• Manage the annual operations budget and quarterly forecasts, monitor KPIs, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop business cases for capital investments; deliver projects on time and within budget, supporting Lean, process optimization, and waste reduction initiatives.

Cross‑Functional & External Collaboration

• Serve as the primary interface between the site, headquarters, and regional functions.
• Collaborate with Sales, Technical Service and Supply Chain teams to support customer needs and manage relationships with suppliers, contractors and external partners to optimize the site and region.

Who are you?

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering.
• Over 10 years of experience in a similar plant, site or production management role, demonstrating excellent leadership skills.
• Experience managing complex, varied manufacturing processes.
• Proven experience applying Lean and Six Sigma continuous improvement techniques.
• Passion for quality, environment, health & safety performance.
• Strong working knowledge of the chemical sector and/or similar manufacturing environment.

What competencies will you need?

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Strong collaboration skills to achieve shared business objectives.
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving abilities.
• Results‑oriented mindset focused on continuous improvement.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a regulated and customer‑driven industry.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required regionally and internationally.
• Strong general education and at least 10 years of experience in semiconductor or related manufacturing.
• Good general health and ability to work well under pressure.

We are offering

Competitive base salary, performance‑related bonus scheme, pension match up to 8%, life assurance, private medical insurance, and 25 days holiday.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category applicable under federal, state and local laws.