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Site Manager

Job Posted: 2 days ago

  • Salary: £ Competitive

    Job Type: Permanent

  • Location: Newton Aycliffe, County Durham

Expire in: a month

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: * 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

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