Production Manager

Production Manager (Multi Sites across the UK) – Home Based

Location: Manchester / Sheffield / Doncaster / Hull / Lancashire / Grimsby

Benefits

Car, bonus, pension, holidays, private health cover

Contract Type

Permanent, Home based with responsibility for 6 sites / 230 staff

Industry Sectors

Manufacturing / Chemical / Petrochemical / Oil & Gas / COMAH / LNG / LPG / Terminal COMAH / Mining / Onshore

Key Responsibilities

• Lead operations across multiple sites as a core member of the Operations Leadership Team
• Ensure site activities are conducted safely, comply with legislative and management systems such as Health and Safety at Work Act, COMAH Regulations, COSHH, and ISO standards
• Drive active safety agenda, participate in Branch Safety Committees, and foster a culture of zero lost-time accidents
• Implement safety and loss control programs, maintaining high standards of housekeeping and operational discipline
• Ensure cylinder and product quality via rigorous quality control checks in compliance with ISO 9001 procedures and relevant standards
• Develop employee communications and engagement strategies to build an inclusive, motivated workforce
• Plan and direct maintenance activities for site facilities and equipment, ensuring safe and budgeted operations
• Lead initiatives in safety, growth, service, and quality, sharing best practices across multiple sites
• Manage costs by planning, budgeting, and monitoring monthly performance to hit targets and reduce overheads
• Drive and implement continuous improvement programs for productivity savings; ensure service levels meet or exceed agreed standards
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Healthcare teams to maintain high customer service
• Maintain robust asset management and documentation control for accurate reporting of site stock positions

Requirements

• Degree in an engineering or science discipline or HNC/HND
• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent
• Comprehensive knowledge of the compressed and liquefied gases market, engineering principles, gas production technologies, and pressure systems
• Experience in ensuring compliance with MHRA, PSSR, COMAH, HAZOP, and ISO standards
• Proven transformational leadership, talent development, and stakeholder engagement experience, particularly in unionised environments
• Strong safety leadership in hazardous gas handling and production optimisation
• Resilience under pressure, persuasive communication skills, and strong financial acumen, including cost control and CAPEX experience
• Demonstrated track record of lean practices and continuous improvement initiatives for productivity optimisation

If you are ready to take your leadership to the next level and make a significant impact across a dynamic, multi-site operation, apply today

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