Production Manager

Manpower is partnering with a leading speciality chemicals manufacturer in their search for a Production Manager. Based out of their top-tier COMAH facility in Bradford, the Production Manager will be instrumental in ensuring a first-class manufacturing service is maintained.

A leading name within the chemicals industry, the business manufactures raw materials that are used within a plethora of industries throughout the world. As a business they are true to their values and ethics and given their truly global reach, can offer employees lifelong career development opportunities.

The Bradford site is enjoying a period of investment, and as Production Manager leading a team of 25, you will be critical to;
Ensuring that the production output targets are met
Optimising the plant to ensure that production is maintaining at the required rate and to the highest quality
Identifying and implementing process improvements to deliver efficiencies
Lead, coach and mentor employees to develop a culture of excellence
Provide first-line management duties to the team (such as performance reviews, grievances etc.)
Champion a culture of health and safety on site

This opportunity will suit someone with a hands-on approach, and that can draw upon their skills and experience which should already include;
A degree-level education within Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical ideally)
Extensive Production Management experience within a manufacturing environment
Demonstrable experience within the chemicals or related (such as pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, brewery etc.)
A working knowledge of the COMAH regulations, as well as other health and safety regulations
Accomplished leadership skills, with experience of managing large teams
A track record of delivering process improvements and embedding a culture of continuous improvement
Good data analysis and performance management skills

In return, the business can offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package that includes a generous bonus, car (or allowance), share options, pension, healthcare and a multitude of career development opportunities.

This role will cover office hours Monday to Thursday, with an early finish on Fridays.