Plant Manager

We are now recruiting for a Plant Manager; this is a multi-skilled role, the Plant Manager responsible for ensuring safe & efficient operation of process plant and site utilities whilst maintaining effective operational communication & management of resource within the Production department. You MUST have Minimum of 2 years manufacturing experience within a GMP or Fine Chemicals top tier COMAH environment.

Relocation - We will also review those who are qualified and have the right skills needed, who are looking to relocate.

All about the role

• Coordination: - Of the training requirements within the Production department. Personnel & site process operations in consultation with other departmental managers, supervisors & staff, optimising production performance
• Issue of Permit to Work certification, Method Statements & associated RA”s where appropriate. Supervision of chemical hose inspection maintenance regime
• Accountability for the upkeep & maintenance of Plant Training and Operating Manuals within the Production Department. Maintaining optimum plant performance & process efficiency.
• Liaison with Front Office, Sales and Transport Department on production related issues to meet the business requirements.
• Support day to day activities within the Production Department during periods of absence of the Production Manager.
• Management of waste process water disposal, minimising cost to the business. Supervision of forklift training competency programme, Management of site DGSA policy & 6S protocol
• Maintain & issuance of Operating Instructions
• In conjunction with other departmental managers, implement, control & maintain safe systems of operation ensuring effective & precise reporting mechanisms are maintained.
• Review existing process technology and submit proposals to the Production Manager for improvements in production rates, yields, environmental performance and quality.
• Generate weekly & monthly performance reports. Implement production schedules in response to business requirements in consultation with Production Manager and Logistics & Sales
• Support & lead CI, SHEQ & process initiatives. Deputise for the Production Manager in his absence
• Ensure production is operated in a manner conducive to Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Practices, with reference to maintaining excellent standards of housekeeping

All About you

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, independent self-starter, educated to degree level in a scientific discipline demonstrating proven operational experience within a GMP or Fine Chemicals environment, possessing excellent verbal, technical & personal communication skills.
Own transport is essential.
Must have degree in scientific field along with a proven team leader, enthusiastic, adaptable & flexible IT competency in Excel and SAP
Ideally have Experience of fractional distillation and hold a Safety qualification and HAZOP/RA experience

All about the Benefits and hours

This role is 40 hours per week flexible to participate in the “on call” rota out of “normal hours”. Competitive salary, 33 days holiday (Bank Holidays inclusive), Bonus
scheme, Pension and annual performance related salary appraisals and a great opportunity to develop your career.

Please only apply if you fully match the skills and experience required. If you have not had contact from us within 72 hours of your application, due to receiving high volumes of applications, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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