Site Manager

KES Solutions UK; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A large chemical manufacturing company is seeking a Site Manager for their plant in Newton Aycliffe. This role involves managing day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and leading a diverse team. Ideal candidates should have a degree in chemical engineering and significant experience in a management role within a chemical plant. Competitive salary, bonus scheme, and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Attractive Salary and Pension Package

Bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company health scheme

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a chemical plant management role is essential.
• Min. 5 years of professional experience in chemical manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of safety, quality, and environmental regulations is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop the site's medium-/long-term direction.
• Ensure health, safety, and welfare of all legal employees.
• Manage day-to-day operations for efficient production.
• Train and manage staff including hiring and performance management.
• Analyze data to reduce inefficiencies and improve operations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Decision-making skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of safety regulations

Education

Degree in chemical engineering or related field

Tools

ISO standards knowledge (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001)

Job description

Our client, a large chemical manufacturing company, is seeking a Site Manager for their plant in Newton Aycliffe. Reporting to the Vice Principal of Operations, the role will involve the following:

Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing the Site's medium-/long-term direction
• Ensure health, safety and welfare of all legal employees of the Site
• Compliance with all external and internal HSEQ requirements
• Effective employee relationships
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the plant to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe production
• Ensure the site meets all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including managing emergency response procedures
• Develop, manage, and control the site budget, P&L, and operational costs
• Lead, train, and manage the site - a team of production, engineering, finance, technical and administration staff, including hiring, performance management, and developing training plans
• Analyze data to reduce inefficiencies and waste, and implement new technologies and automation to improve operations and yield
• Coordinate plant maintenance, manage vendor performance, and oversee site inventory and raw material deliveries
• Liaise with senior management, commercial teams, and other support functions to ensure alignment with business priorities

Your Profile

• A degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related field is ideally required.
• Significant experience in a chemical plant management role or a similar leadership position is essential. Experience in a COMAH site is often a plus.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and influencing skills are critical for managing a team and driving results.
• Strong knowledge of safety, quality, and environmental regulations is mandatory. Experience in leading root cause analysis is also valuable.
• Excellent communication skills are necessary for internal reporting and external coordination with suppliers and customers.
• The ability to understand P&L reports and manage budgets is essential.
• A flexible and results-oriented attitude, with the ability to work outside standard hours when necessary to support a 24/7 operation.
• Min. 5 years of professional experience - ideally in a chemical manufacturing company
• Working knowledge of ISO standards - ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and 50001.
• Independent, responsible and structured way of working
• Very good analytical and judgmental skills

Benefits

• Attractive Salary and Pension Package.
• Bonus scheme in place
• 25 days annual leave entitlement per calendar year plus bank holidays.
• Varied and responsible work in a future-oriented and expanding company
• Flat hierarchies with short decision paths
• Company health scheme
• Thorough induction along with opportunities for professional and personal development
• Having locations all over Europe they offer an international work environment with the chance to develop yourself and your career. You will fit into the team where you will bring a strong hands-on attitude, the ability to work effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds and the drive and determination to improve things.