Brenntag UK & Ireland (part of the global Brenntag Group) is the market leader in specialty, bulk and packaged chemical distribution. In the UK, we employ over 750 people from 21 strategic sites, three sea-fed facilities and have a dedicated fleet of over 100 vehicles. We serve over 20,000 customer accounts nationwide.
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We offer our business partners a wide range of products and value-added services such as filling services and mixing and blending, as well as technical support and services for various industries within the life science, environmental and material science sectors.
Reporting to the Operations Manager you will lead all aspects of site activities to ensure safe, continuous, and efficient running of site operations. This role is a hands-on management role, whereby the successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of leading operations on a COMAH site, to contribute to delivery of Safety Performance and EBITA budgeted expectations.
As the Work Manager, it will be your responsibility to: Manage the performance and personal development of the Operations Team to drive behaviours aligned with our value of Safety First and Service Excellence
Lead the operations team to create a high performing culture where team members are motivated, engaged, and supported to develop and achieve their potential.
Plan and prioritise the day-to-day operations workload for the operations team
Management of HR-related aspects such as holidays, sickness, return-to-work interviews, and overtime.
Oversee new starter inductions/introductions and training (functional, along with policy and procedure) within operations.
Undertake Site Safety Assessments including Site Safety Walks, Risk Assessments, COSHH, Manual Handling, Workplace transport Assessments
Support site reporting and investigations into Accidents, Incidents, Miss-Loads and Near Misses
Support with Site Capital Projects and Improvements including Management of Change process
Support with the production of SOP's, site procedures for operational processes
Ensure that the permit to work system is in place and adhered to so that contractors and colleagues work safely at all times
Actively report on Operational and Safety performance KPIs
Actively engage in and instigate site improvement and excellence projects
Undertake customer installation inspections.
Undertake any reasonable tasks or duties assigned by the appropriate line managers from time to time, related to the effective and efficient performance of the job, and providing they are within the post holders skills and ability.
Your knowledge & experience:
Chemical industry background on a COMAH facility- Preferred
Experience in working in a Safety Driven environment Essential
Proven experience in a supervisory role, developing a motivated, engaged, and high performing team Experience in liquid process engineering in a manufacturing environment Preferred
Working knowledge of key regulations such as Health and Safety at Work Act, COMAH
Experience of warehousing and distribution preferable
National level 3 qualifications in related technical fields or maths & science essential.
IOSH Desirable.
NEBOSH Desirable
In return, we can offer an attractive salary and benefits package, which includes company pension scheme and 25 days holiday (including the option to buy & sell) and free parking, as well as excellent training and development schemes.
Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organisation. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.
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