Operations Manager (ICON)

Purpose of Role

The overall purpose of the Operations Manger is to collaborate with the broader [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] team, site teams and functions to ensure operations are undertaken safely and efficiently with a focus on delivering a clear improvement agenda.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages a programme of continuous improvements across the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] operations area, working with the Maintenance team and Asset Engineering Manager, to prioritise activities.
• Owns the Operational aspects of the Greatham Capacity Improvement Programme (GCIP) for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].
• Facilitate the recruitment and training of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Process team, ensuring a pipeline of resource is in place to accommodate turnover with spare technicians always available.
• Collaborates with the HR team to ensure development plans and up to date training materials are in place for the process team to accommodate talent management and succession planning.
• Primary focal point for centralised support functions including Central engineering, Capital & Projects, for initial engagement on feasibility studies.
• Provides strategic input to S&OP, Raw Materials and Logistics Planning.
• Develop and implement a reporting system including KPIs, to clearly identify performance gaps and supports the Head of Operations in developing operations improvement plans.
• [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] EHS procedures owner, ensuring the review cycle is managed by the shift teams.
• Custodian of EHS incidents, investigation & peer review standards. Ensuring consistency and driving improvement identified from incidents are implemented and embedded.
• Manages the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] elements of the site Process Safety triangle and owns the Process Safety Improvement programme.
• Develop a communication strategy to ensure the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Process Team, including shifts, are updated on a regular basis regarding business performance and position.
• Cost and performance monitoring of operations support contracts.
• Lead and influence a positive values-based culture that drives high performance.

Requirements

• 10+ years experience of operational leadership on Upper Tier COMAH assets.
• A formal qualification in Chemistry, Engineering or Manufacturing would be beneficial.
• Can look at the big picture (production vs costs) undertake appropriate analysis and take effective actions.
• Thorough knowledge of the plant process technology.
• Well-developed IT skills, including SAP, Excel.
• A confident leader who is able to engage, lead others and communicate effectively at all levels both internally and externally.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills to include prioritisation, scheduling and optimising of work force skills and resources.
• Ability to manage and work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
• Highly organised, with the ability to motivate others to ensure deadlines are met.
• A concern for high standards and compliance.