Operations Manager

Do you want full autonomy to lead operations for our chemical manufacturing site near Kidderminster? With a role encompassing the whole production operation including planning, logistics and warehousing, as our new Operations Manager, you will help develop our chemical manufacturing facility to the next level with a hands-on approach to management and leadership. Genuine Site Leadership succession plan too.
BASIC SALARY: Up to £70,000 dependant on your relevant experience
BENEFITS:
· 22 days holiday + bank holidays
· Quarterly EBITDA bonus
· Company Car Allowance
LOCATION: Kidderminster
COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Worcester, Bridgnorth, Stourbridge, Bromsgrove, Dudley
JOB DESCRIPTION: Operations Manager - Adhesives, Chemicals, Manufacturing, Production
As our new Operations Manager, you will have full autonomy to lead our manufacturing operation, overseeing planning and scheduling, production and warehousing. We have spent well on CAPEX developing our semi-automated facility, and we need your help to continue to drive our growth and develop our efficiencies.
We have genuine capacity to grow our production facility, and the right person should identify immediate value-added opportunities.
This opportunity would be perfect for an experienced senior manager who is ambitious to continue their professional development. I welcome applications from ambitious Production Managers, Manufacturing Managers or alike from the Chemical industry.
This role also offers significant long-term career potential beyond the initial Operations Manager position. For the right candidate, there is a clear pathway to progress into a Director-level role as the business continues to grow.
We are also embarking on a proactive acquisition strategy, creating exciting opportunities to expand our presence across Europe. As a result, this position has the potential to evolve into a broader leadership role with international scope, playing a key part in integrating acquisitions and driving operational excellence across multiple locations.
This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to grow with the business and take on increasing responsibility within a dynamic and expanding organisation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Operations Manager - Adhesives, Chemicals, Manufacturing, Production
As our new Operations Manager, you will:
· Oversee production and warehousing activities providing leadership and guidance
· Ensure your production facility adheres to all QHSE standards
· Develop key members of your production team to succession plan and help them achieve their full potential
· Work closely with procurement on stock levels and overseeing production scheduling
YOUR BACKGROUND: Operations Manager - Adhesives, Chemicals, Manufacturing, Production
· Solid production management experience in a manufacturing environment
· Comfortable and competent on the shop floor or in a board room
· Strong leadership and people management experience
· Competent knowledge of quality management systems, health & safety and lean manufacturing
· Worked on various ERP / MRP systems
· A background in chemical manufacturing is a must, but we are open on what chemicals, with a solid relevant operational background
· Whilst we are not hung up on qualifications, we would expect you to hold a variety of relevant certification such as IOSH/NEBOSH, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma etc
THE COMPANY:
Established UK Adhesive manufacturer – part of a Global group supplying into a variety of industrial sectors.
PROSPECTS:
Once you have developed production and operations there is a genuine development opportunity into Site Leadership with full P&L.
It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Operations Manage, chemicals, adhesive, resins, costings, paints, chemical, DSEAR, ATEX, COMAH.
INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgment of your application.
Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.
Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.
REF: JAC18314, Wallace Hind Selection