Production Manager (m/w/d)

TRADEBE


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Sunderland
Contract type: Full time
Job Description

Production Manager (m/w/d) – Chemical Industry (Top-Tier CoMAH Site)

Location: Sunderland

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Do you thrive in high-performance manufacturing environments and have a passion for safety, leadership, and continuous improvement? We're looking for an experienced Production Manager (m/w/d) to lead a critical site within our top-tier CoMAH facility.

This role is designed with a clear development pathway toward senior site management responsibilities. It offers the opportunity to grow into a strategic leadership role and become part of the long-term succession plan for the site leadership team.

Your Role: Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities

As Production Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our operations run safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with regulatory requirements. Your core responsibilities will include:

  • Ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety Regulations, Quality Assurance, and Environmental Procedures
  • Leading and coaching operational shift teams to ensure accurate reporting and handling of equipment defects and alarms
  • Managing site production costs, including consumables, utility usage, reagents, and waste disposal
  • Driving a continuous improvement culture using KPIs and lean initiatives
  • Ensuring seamless execution and communication of production and logistics plans
  • Acting as a role model and leader, motivating teams across all levels

Qualifications & Education

  • Degree-level education or extensive relevant experience in chemical or process industries
  • NEBOSH Process Safety Certificate or recognized Health & Safety qualification preferrred

What You Bring

  • Minimum 2 years’ management experience in a chemical industry setting (ideally CoMAH regulated)
  • At least 4 years of experience leading teams in an operational environment
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills
  • Proven ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement and team development
  • Analytical mindset with a structured approach to problem-solving and decision-making

Why Join Us?

We offer the opportunity to make a real impact within a highly regulated, safety-critical, and innovative environment. You’ll work with dedicated professionals in a culture that values leadership, safety, and operational excellence.

You won’t just manage operations—you’ll grow your leadership career. This role is an ideal springboard into senior site leadership, with active support for your development and advancement.

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