Job Title: Site Production Manager
Location: Runcorn, Cheshire

A globally leading chemical manufacturer based in the Runcorn area are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Site Production Manager to join their innovative and developing team on their COMAH Regulated site.

As an integral member of the Operations team, the Site Production Manager will be responsible for maintaining quality management systems, optimising plant performance and ensuring compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements in health and safety.

Salary and Benefits of the Site Production Manager

• Annual Salary: Between £82,000 - £95,000 (DOE)


• Annual Bonus Up To 15%


• 25 Holidays + 8 Bank Holidays


• Company Pension - up to 9% Employer Contribution


• Private Medical Insurance


• Life Assurance Policy

Role of Site Production Manager

As the Site Production Manager, you will be a key member of the site Operations team, directly reporting into the UK Operations Director.

This role will have significant interactions with other function across the UK, including Sales, Customer Service, Stock Control but also with External Customers, Auditors and Regulators.

The Site Production Manager will take accountability and leadership of manufacturing activities across UK operations to ensure safe, reliable and profitable delivery of the UK business objectives.

The role will ensure that quality management systems are managed and retained so that plant performance is optimised whilst working within company procedures and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.


• Take accountability for developing, seeking approval for and delivering the departmental budgets for operating (fixed and variable) costs, OEE and capital budgets.


• Demonstrate full commitment to and lead by example on health, safety, environmental, quality and sustainability (HSEQ&S) 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 HSEQS and cGMP culture and performance.


• Build and maintain a strong rapport and communication with internal customers (Commercial, CSRs/stock controllers), external customers and other stakeholders (production, engineering, RT&E).


• Work closely with the UK Operations Director to define and control budgets in line with company policies and targets and collaborate proactively with Engineering Managers in managing the site's multi-company Capex programmes.


• Champion a continuous improvement culture across the site and manufacturing areas.

Experience and Qualifications Needed

• A minimum of 10 years of industry-experience within Chemical Manufacturing


• A Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related scientific field.


• A minimum of 5 years of Senior Management experience (Manager of Managers / Senior Leadership Team).


• Previous experience of working on Upper-Tier COMAH Sites.


• Strong knowledge of Process Safety Management.


• Formal Leadership qualifications.

How to Apply: To apply for the role, please submit your CV for review.

Alternatively, please reach out to Toni at E3R at toni- for more information.