The Role
Lead all manufacturing, engineering, maintenance and project activities at a chemical plant. Ensure safe, compliant, efficient operations, set KPIs, manage risks, drive transformation and deliver budgets and quality.
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Our Business
px PEOPLE, their commitment to excellence, innovation and teamwork, are the reason for px Group’s continuing growth and success story. We aim to be the elite provider of operations management, engineering services and energy management solutions in high hazard, highly regulated industries nationally and as we grow, across Europe and globally. For more information visit www.pxlimited.com
The Opportunity
We are now recruiting for a Site Manager to lead the team at the Wyke Agrichemicals Manufacturing Plant.
The Site Manager has senior accountability for all elements of manufacturing operations, engineering, maintenance, and projects at the Wyke Agrichemicals Manufacturing Plant (WAMP) while also contributing to governance and strategic direction for the wider Chemicals Division.
The Site Manager is also the leader of the WAMP site Senior Leadership Team and as such is fully accountable for the safe, efficient and effective operation of all assets in line with legislative requirements, local procedures, the limits defined within the safe operating envelope of the plant, internal quality systems and the approved sales plan.
You’ll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence.
px PEOPLE, their commitment to excellence, innovation and teamwork, are the reason for px Group’s continuing growth and success story. We aim to be the elite provider of operations management, engineering services and energy management solutions in high hazard, highly regulated industries nationally and as we grow, across Europe and globally. For more information visit www.pxlimited.com
The Opportunity
We are now recruiting for a Site Manager to lead the team at the Wyke Agrichemicals Manufacturing Plant.
The Site Manager has senior accountability for all elements of manufacturing operations, engineering, maintenance, and projects at the Wyke Agrichemicals Manufacturing Plant (WAMP) while also contributing to governance and strategic direction for the wider Chemicals Division.
The Site Manager is also the leader of the WAMP site Senior Leadership Team and as such is fully accountable for the safe, efficient and effective operation of all assets in line with legislative requirements, local procedures, the limits defined within the safe operating envelope of the plant, internal quality systems and the approved sales plan.
You’ll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence.
Key Responsibilities
- In partnership with senior colleagues contribute to the strategic vision for the division then translate this strategy into actionable plans for manufacturing, engineering, maintenance and projects at site
- Identify and assess all operational risks associated with personal safety, process safety, protection of company assets and company reputation and implement risk mitigation strategies and plans to manage all risks effectively
- Govern and lead all aspects of day to day manufacturing, engineering and maintenance, making best use of available resources, people and technology to support business goals
- Establish, monitor and report on key performance indicators through the organisation and up to executive level to drive and steer operational safety, efficiency and performance
- Establish and govern rigorous quality assurance processes to ensure products and services meet and exceed customer expectations
- More responsibilities can be found in the Role Profile.
Minimum Requirements
- Degree qualified in a science or engineering discipline, or equivalent
- Extensive experience of senior leadership in a fast paced highly complex unionised industrial environment
- Experience of leading transformation change and building a values driven culture to be proud of
- Ability to influence and negotiate effecitviley with internal and external individuals and groups at all levels
- Able to solve complex problems and challenges
- Able to make sound decisions considering complex criteria and factors
- Experience using basic financial information to set priorities and direction and achieve budgets
- Experience developing strategies for specific business challenges
What you will receive from us
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Contribution towards eye test and glasses
Online company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discount
Long Service Awards
Employee recognition scheme – ELITE Awards
Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible Benefits Package
Onsite parking
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Please note this role may close early or be extended depending on the volume of applications.
Contribution towards eye test and glasses
Online company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discount
Long Service Awards
Employee recognition scheme – ELITE Awards
Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible Benefits Package
Onsite parking
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Please note this role may close early or be extended depending on the volume of applications.
About
px Group is a fully integrated infrastructure solutions business which delivers net zero and stakeholder success through elite performance in the safety, availability, reliability and efficiency of energy infrastructure, industrial processes and related commercial activities - unlocking value for our customers as a trusted partner. Part of the Ara Partners portfolio of companies, Ara Partners is a private equity firm specialising in industrial decarbonisation investments.
Skills Required
- Degree qualified in a science or engineering discipline, or equivalent
- Extensive experience of senior leadership in a fast paced highly complex unionised industrial environment
- Experience of leading transformation change and building a values driven culture
- Ability to influence and negotiate effectively with internal and external individuals and groups at all levels
- Able to solve complex problems and challenges
- Able to make sound decisions considering complex criteria and factors
- Experience using basic financial information to set priorities and direction and achieve budgets
- Experience developing strategies for specific business challenges
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The Company
What We Do
px Group is a fully integrated infrastructure solutions business that owns and manages energy, chemicals, and industrial assets, focusing on delivering net zero and stakeholder success through elite performance in energy infrastructure and industrial processes, driving decarbonisation and efficiencies.
