Operations Manager

2 weeks ago

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom NORIT Activated Carbon Full time £65,000 - £85,000 per year

NORIT Activated Carbon is a global leader in the production of high-quality activated carbon in both powder and granular forms. With a mission to be the preferred choice for added value activated carbon solutions across various industries, we serve markets including energy, environmental, water, food, chemical, pharma, and automotive. Our operations are supported by manufacturing plants in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Italy, and the United States, along with a Global Business Service center based in Riga.

We are seeking a dedicated Operations Manager to join our team in Glasgow. In this vital role, you will lead and oversee the department, ensuring that our operations run efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance with company and global regulations. Your strategic leadership will align our plant operations with business objectives, guide long-term planning, and encourage a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for leading Operations Department (:35 FTEs) at the site
  • Responsible for reliable and predictable operations to ensure delivery of OEE excellence. Reduce process variability and improve consistency.
  • Ensure compliance with all statutory legislation, SHE, and regulatory standards.
  • Ensure compliance with all quality standards (ISO 9001, HACCP, Halal and Kosher certification)
  • Support the transfer of manufacturing technology and systems to and from other sites.
  • Define long term capital needs and support the development of capital budgets, plans, and definition scope
  • Takes ownership for the develop of site KPIs and the delivery of manufacturing excellence
  • Work with the maintenance managers to ensure that maintenance schemes and operational activities are defined and executed
  • Management and improvement of costs (fixed and variable)
  • Managing performance and career development of all direct reports through coaching, regular feedback & development sessions on a one-to-one basis
  • Take responsibility as a member of the site leadership team

Requirements

  • A minimum of Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred),
  • Minimum six years of experience in manufacturing within the chemical industry, including at least three years in a leadership role,
  • Knowledge of process safety and environmental management,
  • Strong people leadership and management skills,
  • Effective team player
  • Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing and production technology,
  • Financial acumen,
  • Strong analytical skills

Benefits

  • Supportive and dynamic, yet down-to-earth work environment,
  • A flat organization with short lines in which ownership and initiatives are valued,
  • We support the development of our employees in the form of on-the-job learning, training and courses

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