Are you looking for your next role in Manufacturing Process? KDC/One -Swallowfield It's an exciting time to join the team here at KDC/One Swallowfield. From our beginnings as a Somerset based chemist in the 1800’s; to filling the first commercial aerosol in the UK, and far beyond. We are passionate about innovation, development and excellence, it’s at the heart of what we do. As part of the KDC/One Group, we are the world’s largest value added partner in the beauty and personal care space. Producing beautiful products for the world’s largest brands. A global organisation that offers innovative, quality personal care products for our customers. We’re proud to be part of one of the fastest growing global networks in the cosmetics and personal care industry. Our very own Wellington Site in Somerset is both the European Headquarters and the centre of excellence in aerosol manufacturing and premium liquid filling. The Team The Manufacturing team are the experts in creating bulk batches of our personal care products; whether it’s gels, foams or liquid concentrates the Manufacturing Team have the know-how and the expertise to create quality products for our customers. Working closely with the Innovation and Development, Quality Assurance and Production teams the Manufacturing department process high quality products from new innovations to our well-known and established customer orders; maintaining exacting standards of quality and product processing for filling and packaging to our varied and growing customer base. The Role Reporting directly; The Manufacturing Manager provides overall leadership and support of our on site manufacturing team. By fostering, promoting and embedding a culture of safety first and processing excellence; the Manufacturing Manager models and coaches proactive working and right first time among the manufacturing team. Working collaboratively Culture The Manufacturing Manager will be responsible for fostering and creating a team dynamic of communication, accountability and knowledge sharing. Leading a team with long-serving individuals the manufacturing team work closely together to meet customer demands. What does a typical day look like? You will use your leadership skills to coach and lead the Manufacturing department You will use your relationship building skills to build and develop cross functional effective working relationships You will use your technical knowledge of manufacturing processes to influence and support the operational functions of the business, identifying skills requirements within the department and playing to the teams strengths We’d love to talk to you if you have… Significant experience in a similar role at a senior level within a similar role Experienced people ‘coaching’ style of management Effective and confident communicator at all levels Able to confidently prepare and present reports and management information at senior levels Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills Educated to degree level or equivalent experience Practical application and the ability to think around problems of both a chemical and engineering nature The good stuff Here at KDC/One Swallowfield we want you to feel rewarded for a job well done. As well as a competitive salary we offer: Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays On site staff shop Free car parking on site Upgraded staff canteen and welfare facilities catered at our Wellington site by award winning catering service Generous colleague pension scheme Company sick pay Cycle to work scheme Technology purchase scheme Discounted cinema tickets Discounted high street and online retailer scheme Discounted gym membership And there's more Interested? If you’d like to talk to us, click “apply” – we’re looking forward to hearing from you.