Site Manager

E3 Recruitment Ltd; Lower Hopton; On-site; GBP 88,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary of £88,000 – £95,000

Company Car or Car Allowance

Double figure bonus

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

Private Healthcare

Company Share Scheme

Life Insurance

Job summary

Site Manager role at a global leading chemical manufacturer in the UK is seeking a strong leader to take responsibility for the West Yorkshire manufacturing facility. You will drive operational excellence, safety, quality and financial targets while promoting engagement and continuous improvement.

The role offers a car allowance, a double-figure bonus, defined contribution pension and other benefits, with a focus on delivering sustainable performance and growth within a COMAH environment.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related discipline.
• Proven leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong track record in operational, safety and financial performance.
• COMAH experience is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Lean and CI methodologies.
• Experience with automation and digitalisation projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to lead change and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading a COMAH operation
• Developing and implementing strategy aligned to business objectives
• Driving operational excellence through lean manufacturing
• Improving performance through automation and digitalisation
• Managing budgets, fixed costs and CAPEX
• Promoting EHS and quality culture across all operations
• Developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships
• Leading, coaching and developing high-performing teams

Skills

Leadership experience

Operations management

Safety performance

Financial performance

Lean manufacturing

Automation

Digitalisation

Stakeholder management

Change leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Chemical Engineering degree

Chemistry degree

Job description

A global leading chemical manufacturer area is looking for a Site Manager to join their leadership team. The role offers a car allowance, double figure bonus and excellent pension. It is an outstanding opportunity to lead a COMAH manufacturing facility for one of the world’s most respected chemical manufacturers, driving operational excellence, safety, performance, and business growth.

Benefits of the role of Site Manager

• Salary of £88,000 – £95,000
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Double figure bonus
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Private Healthcare
• Company Share Scheme
• Life Insurance

The Site Manager will have overall responsibility for the leadership, performance and strategic direction of the West Yorkshire manufacturing facility. You will be responsible for delivering operational, safety, quality and financial targets while developing a culture of engagement, empowerment and continuous improvement across the facility.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading a COMAH operation
• Developing and implementing strategy aligned to business objectives
• Driving operational excellence through lean manufacturing principles
• Improving performance through automation and digitalisation initiatives
• Managing budgets, fixed costs and capital expenditure
• Promoting a strong EHS and quality culture across all operations
• Developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships
• Leading, coaching and developing high-performing teams

Skills and Qualifications needed for the Site Manager

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or a related discipline
• Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong experience achieving operational, safety and financial performance targets
• Previous COMAH experience would be advantageous
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience of automation and digitalisation projects
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrable ability to lead change and develop high-performing teams

The successful Site Manager will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the site’s future success while working for a business recognised for sustainability, innovation and employee development.