TAR Lead

The Turnaround (TAR) Lead is responsible for planning, governance, and execution readiness of site shutdowns. This role ensures all turnaround activities are safely delivered, compliant, well-coordinated, and tightly controlled in terms of scope, schedule, and cost.

Client Details

Michael Page is working with a leading global manufacturing business to recruit a TAR Lead for their Hull based site. Established over 150yrs ago, this organisation operates in 70 countries worldwide and is committed to innovation and sustainability.

Description

The TAR Lead acts as the single point of accountability between Maintenance, Production Planning, Engineering, EHS, Inspectors, and Contractors.

Lead development, validation, and governance of shutdown worklists using SAP PM (plans, task lists, notifications).
Resolve gaps between SAP, planning tools, and plant reality to ensure accurate, risk-based scope.
Manage relationships with planners, schedulers, and third-party support across scoping and scheduling.
Own the site shutdown calendar, aligning with maintenance and production plans.
Maintain the annual shutdown timeline, including prep, execution, and review phases.
Monitor contractor spend, POs, and budgets to support effective cost control and SAP settlement.
Ensure CDM compliance, coordinating all documentation and duty holder requirements.
Integrate PSSR and PUWER activities, liaising with statutory and insurance inspectors.
Coordinate contractors, ensuring clear scope, governance, and on-site delivery.
Drive continuous improvement, embedding lessons learned to enhance safety, cost, and performance.
Resolve turnaround issues, escalating higher-risk items as needed.
Support additional duties as required.Profile

The successful TAR lead will possess a range of the following:

Degree in Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience within maintenance, planning, or turnaround/shutdown environments.
Familiarity with SAP PM or similar maintenance management systems.
Experience leading or supporting major turnarounds or large-scale shutdowns in high-hazard process settings.
Understanding of CDM Regulations, PSSR, PUWER, and permit-to-work systems.
IOSH or NEBOSH certification (or equivalent experience).
Strong organisational, planning, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Financial awareness with experience managing contractor performance and spend.
Continuous improvement mindset; Lean or Six Sigma knowledge is advantageous.

Job Offer

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package included.
Opportunity to work in the vibrant FMCG industry.
Permanent role based in Hull with opportunities for career growth.If you are ready to take the next step as a TAR Lead and contribute to a thriving organisation in Hull, we encourage you to apply today