Operations Manager

Operations Manager

£70,000 - £80,000

Widnes

Days Only (Mon-Fri)

gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Operations Manager / Site Manager to work at their facility based near Widnes

Performance Objectives

There is an opportunity to join the company as Site Manager; reporting to the Managing Director, the ideal candidate will be self-motivated; works well as part of a team or with minimum supervision; and enjoys working in a highly regulated and technical environment.
Overall responsibility for all operational activities;
Leading departmental managers to achieve business goals, providing coverage for absences, assistance where required
Monthly reporting of activities to Board of Directors
Liaison with Sales and Accounts Teams
Nominated responsible person for H&S onsite, ensuring legal compliance
Out of hours emergency response leader
Direct control over site management system
Coordination of Management Review process
Coordination of internal / external audit programme
Coordination of customer complaint response
Control of site procedures and training
Control of change management processes
Responsible for routine and incident reporting to Environment Agency
Direct control over adverse event investigation and completion of actions raised
Responsible for implementation of HR policies into operations team
Direct control over process engineering activitiesPerson Specification

Must have Chemical Engineering to degree level, ideally with chartered status
Previous financial control experience a requirement
Sound chemistry knowledge would be advantageous
Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques an advantage
Knowledge of process design safety tools (HAZOP, LOPA) an advantageBenefits:

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Closing Date: 11/08/2025

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