Production Manager | COMAH | Major Hazard Industry
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Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting for an experienced Production Manager for an exceptional new permanent opportunity on behalf of their client in Swansea.
The role is based at the Mond Nickel Refinery, owned and operated by Vale Europe. Celebrating an incredible 125 years of operations in 2027, the refinery is one of the world's leading nickel refining facilities and forms part of Vale Base Matals, one of the world's largest mining companies with operations across the UK, Europe, Asia and the USA.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Production Manager at a strategic level to join a globally recognised organisation, reporting directly to the UK head of operations.
Vale's Clydach Nickel Refinery is a critical part of Vale Base Metals' North Atlantic and Asia operations, producing around 40,000 tonnes of Class 1 nickel pellets and powders each year from feed supplied by Vale operations in Canada and Japan. Established in 1902, the refinery employs approximately 205 people, operates as an Upper Tier COMAH site, and is regulated under an environmental permit.
As demand grows for the materials needed to support decarbonisation, battery production and associated infrastructure, the nickel produced at Clydach will continue to play an important role in Vale Base Metals' contribution to the energy transition and other critical mineral markets.
The Role
The Production Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient and reliable operation of the Clydach Refinery production assets to achieve operational targets while upholding Vale's core value of "Life Matters Most". Reporting to the UK Operations Manager, the role is a key member of the Clydach Senior Leadership Team and has direct accountability for the Production department.
Given the refinery's Upper Tier COMAH status and the inherent risks associated with nickel refining, the role requires strong process safety leadership, robust operational discipline and effective management of occupational, environmental and process safety risks. xgikmsk
The Production Manager will lead their team such that operational routines, performance levels and workplace standards are established, systemised and continually improved. These practices must support the effective processing of feed materials, production of nickel products and reduction of risk to as low as reasonably p...
Production Manager in Clydach employer: Acorn by Synergie
Acorn by Synergie is an excellent employer, offering a stable Monday to Friday role with no weekend working, making it ideal for those seeking work-life balance. Employees benefit from a comprehensive package including generous holiday allowance, private medical insurance, and ongoing wellbeing support, all within a supportive and safety-focused work culture that encourages professional growth and teamwork in the vibrant industrial setting of Newton Abbot.
