Sr Production Engineer

Kemira; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable chemicals company in Bradford is seeking a Sr Production Engineer to drive manufacturing operations and engage in continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Chemistry or related fields and have a proactive mindset focused on enhancing processes. This position offers an attractive salary and benefits package, with opportunities for professional growth in an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Attractive pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Inclusive and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• A proactive mindset with a strong drive for continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to personal development and professional growth.
• Strong problem-solving skills in manufacturing processes.
• Experience in Lean / Six Sigma and process control systems.
• Experience in performing process hazard analyses and risk assessments.
• Proven experience in production management.

Responsibilities

• Drive manufacturing operations to meet customer and company objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver value.
• Review and analyze data to produce operational reports.
• Optimize quality and reliability with maintenance teams.
• Utilize operational excellence tools to maximize productivity.
• Lead incident investigations and develop recommendations.
• Develop competence in site operations as Shift Team Leader.
• Deputize for the Operations Manager when necessary.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Python

Root cause Analysis

5S

gRPC

New Relic

Linux

Production Management

Shell Scripting

Manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Application Support

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Engineering

Job description

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose better every day. At Kemira we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at are now looking for a Sr Production Engineer for our Operations - Manufacturing. Operations strengthens Kemiras operational backbone by optimizing supply chain performance and driving cost efficiency. The unit supports business growth across all segments enabling business units to focus on delivering their commercial strategies. Our manufacturing team at Kemira drives operations to meet both customer and company goals. We embrace a growth mindset and engage all employees in a continuous improvement journey. Join us to ensure safety regulatory and scheduling compliance while delivering value to our customers and primary focus is to develop & leverage a continuous improvement culture to safely optimize operational efficiency through defining implementing and delivering sustainable capacity improvements cost savings and quality.

This position is located in Bradford UK.

In this role you will be responsible for :

• Driving manufacturing operations to meet customer and company objectives ensuring safety regulatory and scheduling compliance and engaging in continuous improvement initiatives to support operational excellence and cost efficiency.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver value resolving root cause issues related to safety downtime reliability and general operational performance and implementing solutions using management of change.
• Reviewing and analyzing data to produce periodic operational reports and leading the month-on-month year-on-year OEE improvement process on site.
• Collaborating with Production Technical & Maintenance teams to optimize quality and reliability building strong relationships with plant operators and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Utilizing relevant operational excellence tools (Kaizen A3 8 wastes 5s etc.) to maximize productivity and throughput developing and coaching a team in CI / OPEX activities & mindset.
• Leading or participating in incident investigations and developing recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Developing competence in site operations to take temporary responsibility as Shift Team Leader in exceptional circumstances including maintaining competence as Incident Controller.
• Deputizing for the Operations Manager when necessary.

What you'll bring to the team :

• A degree in Chemistry Chemical Engineering or Engineering providing a strong foundation in technical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive mindset with a strong drive for continuous improvement always seeking ways to enhance processes and outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams fostering a culture of inclusion and teamwork.
• A commitment to personal development and professional growth demonstrating a willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address and resolve operational challenges ensuring smooth and efficient manufacturing processes.
• Experience with Lean / Six Sigma and process control systems which is highly desirable for driving operational excellence.
• Experience in performing process hazard analyses (PHA) and risk assessment contributing to a safe and compliant work environment.
• Proven experience in production management showcasing the ability to lead and manage manufacturing operations effectively.

What you can expect from us :

• An attractive salary and benefits package including a discretionary bonus and attractive pension scheme.
• Challenging interesting and varying tasks with training and development within the role allowing you to develop your expertise and grow professionally.
• A company culture based on Kemira principles : Focus on Growth Collaborate to Succeed and Deliver Value.
• Inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can thrive.
• Opportunities for learning and career development.

Ready to create better every day Join Kemira!

Please apply with CV no later than 19 October 2025. At we are a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water‑intensive industries. We deliver tailored products and services to improve the product quality processes and resource efficiency of our diverse range of customers. Our focus is on water treatment as well as on fiber and renewable solutions enabling sustainability transformation for our 2024 Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.9 billion with a global team of some 4 700 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Python
• Root cause Analysis
• 5S
• gRPC
• New Relic
• Linux
• Production Management
• Shell Scripting
• Manufacturing
• Troubleshooting
• Application Support

Employment Type :

Full Time

Experience :

years

Vacancy :

1