Our client, a large chemical manufacturing company, is seeking a Site Manager for their plant in Newton Aycliffe.

Reporting to the Vice Principal of Operations the role will involve the following:

* Responsible for developing the Site's medium-/long-term direction

* Ensure health, safety and welfare of all legal employees of the Site

* Compliance with all external and internal HSEQ requirements

* Effective employee relationships

* Manage the day-to-day operations of the plant to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe production

* Ensure the site meets all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including managing emergency response procedures

* Develop, manage, and control the site budget, P&L, and operational costs

* Lead, train, and manage the site - a team of production, engineering, finance, technical and administration staff, including hiring, performance management, and developing training plans

* Analyze data to reduce inefficiencies and waste, and implement new technologies and automation to improve operations and yield

* Coordinate plant maintenance, manage vendor performance, and oversee site inventory and raw material deliveries

* Liaise with senior management, commercial teams, and other support functions to ensure alignment with business priorities

Your Profile

* A degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related field is ideally required.

* Significant experience in a chemical plant management role or a similar leadership position is essential. Experience in a COMAH site is often a plus.

* Strong leadership, decision-making, and influencing skills are critical for managing a team and driving results.

* Strong knowledge of safety, quality, and environmental regulations is mandatory. Experience in leading root cause analysis is also valuable.

* Excellent communication skills are necessary for internal reporting and external coordination with suppliers and customers.

* The ability to understand P&L reports and manage budgets is essential.

* A flexible and results-oriented attitude, with the ability to work outside standard hours when necessary to support a 24/7 operation.

* Min. 5 years of professional experience - ideally in a chemical manufacturing company

* Working knowledge of ISO standards - ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and 50001.

* Independent, responsible and structured way of working

* Very good analytical and judgmental skills

Benefits

* Attractive Salary and Pension Package.

* Bonus scheme in place

* 25 days annual leave entitlement per calendar year plus bank holidays.

* Varied and responsible work in a future-oriented and expanding company

* Flat hierarchies with short decision paths

* Company health scheme

* Thorough induction along with opportunities for professional and personal development

* Having locations all over Europe they offer an international work environment with the chance to develop yourself and your career. You will fit into the team where you will bring a strong hands-on attitude, the ability to work effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds and the drive and determination to improve things