Site Manager
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The [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is looking for a dedicated and skilled Site Manager to join and lead an experienced team. This role is critical for maintaining supply into our UK national infrastructure whilst maintaining and driving high process safety standards at this upper tier COMAH site. This is a pivotal role responsible for all operational aspects to ensure the facility runs safely, efficiently, and in strict compliance with the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) regulations
What you’ll be doing…
Reporting to the Group Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing day-to-day manufacturing operations ensuring production targets are met efficiently, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
- Regulatory Collaboration: Work closely with the Engineering & SHE Managers to support communication and interactions with regulatory bodies such as the HSE and EA.
- Team management: Lead, develop, and motivate a dedicated operations team, including plant supervisors and operators, to foster a strong safety-first culture.
- Strategy and improvement: Develop and implement a site strategy for continuous improvement in EHS, productivity, cost, and product quality. Identify and manage operational risks.
- Budget management: Formulate, agree upon, and control the site's annual capital and operational budgets.
- Compliance and Audits: Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation. Manage regulatory inspections and audits by the Competent Authority.
- Emergency Planning: Develop, maintain, and test the site's internal emergency plan in collaboration with emergency services, relevant agencies and other related domino businesses.
Your background…
Must have… Nice to have…
- Degree in Chemistry, Chemical or Process related engineering discipline.
- A strong background in a chemical or heavy manufacturing environment, ideally with prior experience on a COMAH or equivalent regulated site.
- In-depth understanding of process and safety management systems, engineering standards, and regulations.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with internal teams, regulators, and external stakeholders effectively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage complex operational and safety challenges.
What we can offer you…
- Generous holiday allowance with buy/sell holiday scheme.
- Flexible hours
- Hybrid working
- Genuine professional development opportunities through external training and internal career development programmes
- Mental health initiatives, including free therapy/counselling
- Physical wellbeing initiatives including active support and challenges
A bit about us…
Maintaining a portfolio of Material & Life Science companies, the [Employer hidden] is committed to delivering chemistry-based solutions for a better life today and a better world tomorrow.
The [Employer hidden] is headquartered in the UK with customers in over 90 countries. We have established a strong presence as market leaders in the chemical industry since our formation in 2004.
We are a friendly team with an innovative culture that works together to get things done.
We trust everyone equally and fairly and encourage our people to be truly creative and think outside the box.
2M Group is fully committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in the workplace. A copy of our EDI policy is available on request.