At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead operational excellence initiatives to enhance manufacturing performance and efficiency.
- Company: Award-winning specialty chemicals business serving diverse sectors.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership role, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Hands-on leadership role with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in a dynamic industry with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering and extensive experience in chemical/process manufacturing.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Our client is an award winning specialty chemicals business that designs and manufactures a range of resins and specialist polymers. The company serves a broad range of sectors, including food packaging, construction, renewables, pharmaceuticals and aerospace. A key technology is coatings.
The Head of Operational Excellence supports the Operations Director in delivering world‑class manufacturing performance through continual improvement in safety, quality, productivity, plant reliability and operational efficiency. The role provides highly visible technical leadership across manufacturing, ensuring production consistently achieves the highest standards of quality, yield, throughput and customer service. The role needs an exceptional chemical or process engineer with extensive manufacturing experience, acting as a hands‑on leader, spending significant time on the production floor and responding personally to major operational issues, including outside normal working hours where necessary.
Job Requirements
- Degree in Chemical, Process or Mechanical Engineering
- Ideally (but not essential) a chartered Engineer
- 10+ years in chemical/process manufacturing
- 5+ years in senior manufacturing leadership
- Exceptional technical problem‑solving skills
- Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma (ideally Black Belt)
Head of Operational Excellence in Nottingham employer: Chemical Search International
As a leading specialty chemicals manufacturer in the UK, our client offers an exceptional work environment that prioritises safety, quality, and employee development. With a strong focus on Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, employees are empowered to drive operational excellence while enjoying a collaborative culture that fosters innovation and growth. Located in Nottingham, this role provides unique opportunities for hands-on leadership and impactful contributions to the production floor.
Contact Details:
Chemical Search International Recruitment Team
