Job Overview
Do you want full autonomy to lead operations for our chemical manufacturing site near Kidderminster? With a role encompassing the whole production operation, including planning, logistics and warehousing, as our new Operations Manager you will help develop our chemical manufacturing facility to the next level with a hands‑on approach to management and leadership. Genuine site leadership succession plan too.
BASIC SALARY: Up to GBP 70,000, dependent on your relevant experience
Benefits
- 22 days holiday + bank holidays
- Quarterly EBITDA bonus
- Company car allowance
Location
Kidderminster
Commutable locations: Worcester, Bridgnorth, Stourbridge, Bromsgrove, Dudley
Job Description
As our new Operations Manager you will have full autonomy to lead our manufacturing operation, overseeing planning and scheduling, production and warehousing. We have invested well in CAPEX to develop our semi‑automated facility, and we need your help to continue driving our growth and developing efficiencies.
We have genuine capacity to grow our production facility, and the right person should identify immediate value‑added opportunities. This opportunity would be perfect for an experienced senior manager who is ambitious to continue their professional development. I welcome applications from ambitious Production Managers, Manufacturing Managers or alike from the chemical industry.
This role also offers significant long‑term career potential beyond the initial Operations Manager position. For the right candidate there is a clear pathway to progress into a Director‑level role as the business continues to grow.
We are also embarking on a proactive acquisition strategy, creating exciting opportunities to expand our presence across Europe. As a result, this position has the potential to evolve into a broader leadership role with international scope, playing a key part in integrating acquisitions and driving operational excellence across multiple locations.
This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to grow with the business and take on increasing responsibility within a dynamic and expanding organisation.
Key Responsibilities
As our new Operations Manager you will:
- Oversee production and warehousing activities, providing leadership and guidance
- Ensure your production facility adheres to all QHSE standards
- Develop key members of your production team for succession planning and help them achieve their full potential
- Work closely with procurement on stock levels and oversee production scheduling
Your Background
- Solid production management experience in a manufacturing environment
- Comfortable and competent on the shop floor or in a boardroom
- Strong leadership and people‑management experience
- Competent knowledge of quality management systems, health and safety and lean manufacturing
- Experience with various ERP/MRP systems
- A background in chemical manufacturing is a must, but we are open on chemicals, with a solid relevant operational background
- While we are not hung up on qualifications, we would expect you to hold a variety of relevant certifications such as IOSH/NEBOSH, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma etc.
About the Company
Established UK chemical manufacturer, part of a global group supplying into a variety of industrial sectors.
Prospects
Once you have developed production and operations there is a genuine development opportunity into site leadership with full P&L. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and with the following products and/or services: manufacturing manager, production manager, operations manager – chemicals, adhesives, resins, coatings.
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