At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire teams to ensure safe and efficient manufacturing operations.
- Company: Join Huntsman, a dynamic leader in the chemical manufacturing industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a focus on safety and ethics.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team that values fresh ideas and diverse experiences.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a key leadership role within a thriving environment.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in chemical manufacturing and strong team development skills.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.
Huntsman is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join our Polyurethanes business at the Wilton Site, operating within an Upper-Tier COMAH manufacturing environment. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations while driving continuous improvement, operational excellence, and business performance.
We are looking for a visible and inspiring leader who is passionate about developing people, improving performance, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational discipline.
As an Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Leading the Wilton Manufacturing Organisation to achieve outstanding safety, environmental, quality, and operational performance.
- Ensuring the plant operates safely and efficiently while maintaining compliance with site procedures, regulatory requirements, and environmental permits.
- Maximising plant performance, reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness to meet business and customer requirements.
- Managing, coaching, and developing Shift Managers and the wider operations organisation to build capability, succession strength, and future talent.
- Leading operational cost control, productivity improvement initiatives, and performance management processes.
- Ensuring plant modifications and capital projects meet required operational and EHS standards.
- Acting as a key member of the Site Leadership Team and Site Duty Team, contributing to site-wide performance, governance, and leadership standards.
Proven leadership experience within chemical manufacturing or a similarly regulated major hazard environment. Strong understanding of process safety, EHS compliance, operational risk management, and regulatory requirements. Demonstrated success delivering operational excellence through improvements in safety, reliability, productivity, and cost performance. Experience developing, coaching, and leading high-performing teams. Experience leading organisational change and delivering sustainable business improvements.
Your application will be forwarded to a Talent Acquisition Partner, who will strive to get back to you as soon as they can. We welcome the talent, experience and fresh ideas that employees at all stages of their careers, from interns to seasoned professionals, bring to Huntsman. In return, we offer you the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic, industry-leading company, where safety and ethics always come first.
Additional Locations: SummaryLocation: UK - WiltonType: Full time
Facilities and Operations Officer employer: Huntsman
Huntsman is an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and multicultural work environment, making it an ideal place for professionals passionate about manufacturing data and analytics. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring that every team member can contribute meaningfully to our industry-leading operations in Duxford and Krakow. Join us to be part of a people-oriented organisation where safety and ethics are paramount, and your ideas are valued.
