Chemical Manufacturing Lead - Safety, Lean & Ops Excellence

Element Solutions Inc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company in Birmingham seeks a Production Manager to lead and manage operations at its facility. The role involves developing production schedules, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and overseeing quality assurance practices. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5–7 years of production leadership experience. The successful candidate will optimize processes, manage a team, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while reporting on performance metrics.

Benefits

30-day Christmas bonus

Vacation bonus of 90%

Life insurance

Major medical expenses insurance

Grocery vouchers of 11.3% of monthly salary

Restaurant vouchers of 800 pesos per month

Savings fund of 13% with legal cap

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in manufacturing or production leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and safety practices.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute production schedules.
• Ensure strict adherence to UK chemical industry regulations.
• Manage and develop a team of technicians and operators.
• Optimize raw material usage and minimize waste.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management

Tools

ERP systems

Production reporting tools

Job description

A leading chemical manufacturing company in Birmingham seeks a Production Manager to lead and manage operations at its facility. The role involves developing production schedules, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and overseeing quality assurance practices. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5–7 years of production leadership experience. The successful candidate will optimize processes, manage a team, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while reporting on performance metrics.