Deputy Site Manager in Manchester

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Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety..
Headquartered in Essen, Germany and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution.
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Here at Brenntag we are looking for a Deputy Site Manager to join the Team based at our Irlam site.

The role requires the successful candidate to be on site Monday - Friday from 8am to 5pm.

Objectives and Responsibilities

To help the site teams solve problems and to coordinate all aspects of site operations in the most efficient and effective manner possible.

To support the Site Manager in ensuring operational activities are carried out in a safe and controlled manner and in accordance with the company procedures.

To ensure all site activities are managed in accordance with QSHE best practises and that related task are expedited and communicated effectively across the company.

To \'hands on\' manage production staff, as part of the site management team.

To provide cover for team members as required and to deputise and stand in for the Site Manager when not on site.

Key Duties

Continuously review production efficiency and team flexibility with a view to improving the Irlam Site under the general direction of the Site Manager.

To fully communicate and engage with the site team in a positive and proactive manner promoting the capture and use of best practises across site.

To liaise with the Multisol and Brenntag supply chain as required to improve throughput, reduce production times and promote customer service and supply excellence.

To ensure the safety of all employees, visitors and contractors on site at all times.

QSHE (Quality, Safety, Health and Environment)

To investigate customer complaints and implement agreed upon corrective actions in an effective and timely manner.

To investigate and ensure all incidents and accidents that occur on site are reported and to update processes and procedures, as required, to eliminate future instances.

To create (working with the Team/s), promote and roll out best practise SSOPs (Safe Standard Operating Procedures) and process/work instructions across site.

To carry out risk assessments and Quality audits as appropriate.

Operations

To create and update site Process Control sheets as required including the timely progression of any required and/or related new product introductory documentation.

To ensure Operational documents and physical plant assets are updated as required ref actions and feedback from ISO audits, MoC and CI activities, New Products etc.

To be aware of site operational spend (OPEX) and authorise expenditure as required flagging up of any concerns or issues to the Site Manager as appropriate.

To train to cover the duties of other members of staff as required.

To guide and lead CI activities on site looking towards safety and superb housekeeping with an ongoing focus on waste reduction and cost improvement (less expensive, better, faster) including involvement in projects and capital expenditure.

Stock

To support the site team in the administration of good stock control/rotation and to ensure the effective management of raw material arriving and finished goods leaving site.

To support the development and implementation of barcoding systems and other related stock control improvement activities as appropriate.

Maintenance

To assist the Site Manager in the management of site maintenance activities with reference to both employees and on site embedded contractors.

To ensure all maintenance activities are planned, reviewed (MoC as required) recorded and are being progressed in a timely manner.

To create KPIs with the maintenance team that can be used to indicate site performance.

To ensure all equipment is maintained as being \'fit for purpose.\'

Other

Coordinate holidays and authorise production team taking time off.

To carry out production team staff appraisals.

With the Operations Engineer and AIPSM support ensure tanks and other required inspections take place to a defined schedule.

Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained across site at all times.

Develop, identify and improve upon site training activities. Overall objective is to achieve multiskilling and full site flexibility. Conduct training effectiveness reviews, identify gaps and promote continuous improvement.

To do anything else as required and commensurate with the role and its duties.

What we are looking for:

Previous hands on experience in an Operations or Deputy Site Manager role.

Ideally familiar with the operations of a fluid based (lubricant/solvent) manufacturing and distribution site

Safe chemical handling knowledge and experience

Good people skills and familiarity with lean manufacturing tools and techniques would also be of benefit.

Have a good working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office.

Familiarity with MRP systems such as Sage 1000 would also be of benefit.

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

Brenntag SE is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.