Site Manager

ICL’s Amega Sciences and Lawford Heath are wholly owned companies of ICL, based in the Midlands and operating across two sites. We design and manufacture fertilisers and related products for the amenity turf and horticultural markets. Our customers value our technical expertise and benefit from our dedicated in-house research and development laboratory. We are continuously innovating by introducing new products to meet the evolving needs of our clients.

The Role: As a key driver of our planned growth, the Site Manager will provide vision and strategic leadership to enhance the entire operations process. Focus areas include Health & Safety, cost control, workforce management, and overall stakeholder satisfaction. A critical responsibility will be ensuring that production processes consistently produce conforming products. The Site Manager will also oversee the planning, development, and execution of quality assurance policies, programs, processes, and initiatives. Finished products comply with established quality standards and external regulations. Ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety regulations is also a central aspect of the role.

The successful candidate will not only shape the future of operations but will also demonstrate excellent leadership and management skills. They will lead the workforce through natural authority, introducing change, new working practices, and appropriate technologies, while maintaining a strong ethos of customer service throughout the operations team. As the manufacturing plant continues to expand, the role requires expertise in planning layouts and installing plant and machinery in the most optimized manner. This position will suit an experienced production or operations manager with solid engineering and interpersonal skills, who is task-oriented with exceptional analytical and communication abilities. The candidate will also possess the stature and competencies required to operate at Board level. Additionally, the Site Manager must be a competent problem solver and a "completer-finisher" with a keen attention to operational detail. They will inspire the operations team to perform at a high level.

The role requires a comprehensive understanding of all operational processes and systems, including preparing and presenting Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports on operational and quality performance to the Board. Self-management and structured organization will be essential to maximizing business outcomes. The Site Manager will hold overall accountability — working through the current operations management team and staff — for the performance of all operations personnel. This includes planning and scheduling work orders, managing work in progress, and coordinating the delivery of finished goods.

Direct reports will include:

• Production Manager
• Transport and Distribution Manager
• Quality Control/Assurance Manager
• Operations administration functions

The successful candidate will also be expected to understand and pragmatically apply lean production techniques as part of continuous, measurable improvement efforts while fulfilling customer requirements.

The Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure safe and healthy working environments across all company locations
• Manage planning and environmental matters as required
• Contribute actively to corporate strategy for production, procurement, distribution, and supply chain management
• Lead all aspects of manufacturing and material systems, including staff recruitment, development, training, and motivation, fostering a strong team ethos
• Mentor and professionally develop the operations management team
• Develop and implement ICL policies and procedures to meet core operational objectives
• Develop and control operational budgets to promote profitability and ensure sufficient resources to meet business goals
• Ensure the dispatch of finished goods that meet quality standards, within agreed costs and timelines
• Oversee procurement to secure necessary goods and services, meeting cost, quality, and traceability standards
• Implement actions to reduce stock levels and improve stock turnover without affecting lead times or customer service
• Effectively manage all supply chain operations, including warehousing and distribution
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with other directors to ensure coordinated company-wide activities
• Explore automation opportunities, including robotics, and prepare business cases as appropriate
• Lead the installation, commissioning, and management of new equipment
• Revise process layouts to reduce throughput times and eliminate bottlenecks
• Ensure timely implementation of operational projects and programmes
• Maintain effective reporting of operational matters to the Management Team
• Foster collaboration between operational departments to ensure production of conforming products and drive strategic improvements
• Oversee preventative maintenance across all production facilities and manage external engineering resources as needed
• Manage the company risk register, including the development and validation of mitigating actions

The Desired Skills & Experience:

• A degree or equivalent professional qualifications
• NEBOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification
• Extensive operations management experience within a similar industry
• Broad knowledge of business functions and best practice principles (e.g., supply chain, lean production, customer service)
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating data and operational metrics
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement

About ICL: ICL is a global specialty minerals and chemicals company operating potash, bromine and phosphate mineral value chains in a unique, integrated business model. ICL extracts raw materials from well-positioned mineral assets and utilizes technology and industrial know-how to add value for customers in key agricultural and industrial markets worldwide. ICL employs around 12,000 people worldwide and is active in many European countries. The European Headquarters are located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.