About this role
Chemical Production Shift Manager – West Yorkshire
Are you looking for a hands-on operational management opportunity in a well-established chemical manufacturing environment? As a Chemical Production Shift Manager, you will play a critical role in leading people, driving plant performance, and ensuring safe, efficient operations. This role provides you with the chance to develop your leadership within a fast-paced, safety-focused workplace, with clear career progression opportunities and an excellent package including site bonus, enhanced pension, and much more.
What's in it for you? Structured career development and progression opportunities Enhanced contributory pension schemeSite performance bonusHealth Cash PlanEmployee share schemeFree on-site canteenEmployee shopping discountsLong-service awardsEmployee Assistance ProgrammeA supportive and inclusive working environment The Role This is a hands-on operational management role with responsibility for people, plant, safety and production performance across a busy shift. You will lead a team of Chemical Process Operators and ensure the production plan is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with quality and environmental standards.
The position operates on a continental shift pattern:
Two 12-hour day shiftsTwo 12-hour night shiftsFour days offThe cycle repeats seven timesFollowed by an 18-day scheduled break Annual leave is incorporated into the shift pattern.
Responsibilities Leading shift operations to achieve production targets safely, efficiently and to the required quality standardsManaging, supporting and developing a team of Chemical Process OperatorsAllocating work and ensuring employees are trained, competent and authorised for their dutiesMaintaining high standards of health, safety, environmental and process safety complianceEnsuring manufacturing activities are completed in accordance with operating procedures, permits and site rulesMonitoring plant performance and responding to process or production issuesMaking operational decisions within your area of responsibilityCoordinating with Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics and Quality ControlPreparing plant and controlling permits for maintenance and engineering workSupporting controlled activities including hot work and confined-space entryParticipating in safety audits, risk assessments, COSHH reviews, HAZOPs and incident investigationsMaintaining accurate production, raw material and inventory recordsSupporting emergency response activities when requiredDriving high standards of housekeeping, 5S and waste minimisationIdentifying opportunities to improve safety, reliability, productivity and team performance About You You should bring practical experience in chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, refining or another regulated process manufacturing environment. The role would suit an experienced Shift Manager, Production Supervisor, First Line Manager or Chemical Production Team Leader, or an ambitious Senior Operator seeking formal progression into shift management.
You will ideally have:
Previous experience supervising or leading production personnelA strong understanding of health, safety and process safety requirementsExperience working with standard operating procedures, permits and controlled manufacturing processesThe confidence to make calm and effective decisions under pressureStrong communication, leadership and people-management skillsExperience working closely with maintenance, engineering and quality teamsA relevant technical qualification such as an ONC, HNC or HND, or equivalent industry experienceA proactive approach to coaching, training and developing employeesA genuine commitment to continuous improvement and safe production Location and Package West Yorkshire location, close to transport links£50,000 - £54,000 per yearPermanently employed, full-timeStart date: ASAP Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
If you are seeking a long-term leadership opportunity where your contribution will be valued and you will have genuine prospects for progression, you are encouraged to apply.