Site Production Manager

Overview

Lead manufacturing operations, safety, quality and profitability at Runcorn chemical site.

Key Responsibilities

• budget management
• capital programs
• shutdown management
• safety compliance
• quality systems
• continuous improvement

Tasks

You will be responsible for maintaining quality management systems, optimising plant performance, and ensuring compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements in safety, health, and environment. Provide overall leadership and accountability for all manufacturing activities and resources at Fluor and Energy Materials’ UK (Rocksavage) operations. This role ensures the safe, reliable, and profitable delivery of business objectives while prioritising customer requirements and ensuring on-time, in-full delivery. As a key member of the UK Operations Director’s senior leadership team, you will deliver manufacturing programmes, ensure strong collaboration between plant teams and supporting functions (commercial, S&OP, finance), and play an active role in shaping a positive one Orbia culture that empowers people and promotes our company’s vision and values. -Champion a continuous improvement culture across the site and manufacturing areas. -Represent the company in various internal and external forums as and when required. This includes but is not limited to audits, and customer site visits. -Take accountability for developing, seeking approval for, and delivering the departmental budgets for operating (fixed and variable) costs, OEE and capital budgets. Work closely with the UK Operations Director to define and control budgets in line with Orbia policies/targets and collaborate proactively with Engineering Managers in managing the site’s multi-company Capex programs. -Provide operations leadership to support completion of all capital programs. -Provide operations leadership to support completion of the planned shutdowns and/or plant improvement projects including completion and compliance with Management of change processes (MOC/MOOC and MPCC) and Orbia process safety and engineering standards and procedures. -Demonstrate full commitment to and lead by example on health, safety, environmental, quality and sustainability (SHEQS) matters related to own function and equally importantly beyond. Participate proactively in all relevant processes as a key member of the Site Management team and support the UK Operations Director in continuously improving SHEQS and cGMP culture and performance. Keep SHEQS as top and fundamental focus area for self, own team and in all interactions and activities. -Develop, lead and implement operating strategies and plans for all production areas by working together with direct reports, internal/external customers and the Operations Director. Ensure that operating plans, any key performance indicators, monthly reports and outcomes are shared with all team members to generate commitment and their buy-in. Maintain effective communication with all team members through regular interactions, active listening and delivering on promises. -Responsibility for out of hours support via the Operations Shift Managers who are responsible for the delivering operational and emergency management across the site and ensure leverage these resources to their full potential to support business performance and future growth projects. -Take full ownership and responsibility for development of own teams and for maximizing the potential of Orbia staff. Be an effective leader who is committed to supporting all team members and utilize the people processes to continually improve organizational effectiveness – these processes include but are not limited to recruitment, talent, succession, compensation, performance management, reward/recognition, etc. -Provide Vision & Direction -Build and maintain a strong rapport and communication with internal customers (commercial, CSRs/stock controllers), external customers (Syngenta, GSK, Chiesi, etc.) and other stakeholders (production, engineering, RT&E). Act as a senior leader who is always looking for ways to meet realistic customer expectations and instill a sense of customer focus in their teams.

Requirements

• leadership
• lean
• bachelor's
• chemical operations
• site operations
• psm

What You Bring

-5+ years in people leadership, including managing managers. -Working knowledge of lean, kaizen, and continuous improvement tools. -Minimum: Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering). -Experience applying continuous improvement techniques. -10+ years’ experience in chemical/petrochemical operations. -Strong background in site operations and chemical plant management. -Desirable: Formal leadership qualifications, formal Production Management qualifications are all distinct advantages. -Proven ability to manage customer relationships. -Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM), COMAH, and cGMP.

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About Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials

-A leader in fluorine and energy materials, the company focuses on providing solutions that enhance energy efficiency and support industrial development. -With a strong history in chemical engineering, the company has evolved into a key player in the energy and materials sectors, providing cutting-edge products for sustainable solutions. -Known for strong partnerships with global industries, the company delivers products that optimize energy use, reduce environmental impact, and support infrastructure development. -The company's solutions serve industries from utilities and water resources to advanced industrial applications, offering both products and services that meet the growing demands of modern society. -Consistently investing in innovation, the company ensures that its offerings stay at the forefront of technological advancement in energy and material sciences. -Projects often involve large-scale infrastructure initiatives that require advanced materials and energy-efficient solutions to power industries worldwide.

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