Sr Production Engineer Bradford, GB

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water intensive industries. For more than 100 years, our chemistry has advanced human progress and quality of life. We call it chemistry with a purpose, better every day. At Kemira, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and make a difference. Learn more about Kemira at

We are now looking for aSr Production Engineer for our Operations – Manufacturing business unit.

Operations strengthens Kemira’s operational backbone by optimizing supply chain performance and driving cost efficiency. The unit supports business growth across all segments, enabling business units to focus on delivering their commercial strategies. Our manufacturing team at Kemira drives operations to meet both customer and company goals. We embrace a growth mindset and engage all employees in a continuous improvement journey. Join us to ensure safety, regulatory, and scheduling compliance while delivering value to our customers and community. The primary focus is to develop & leverage a continuous improvement culture to safely optimize operational efficiency through defining, implementing, and delivering sustainable capacity improvements, cost savings, and quality.

This position is located in Bradford, UK and is on-site only.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Driving manufacturing operations to meet customer and company objectives, ensuring safety, regulatory, and scheduling compliance, and engaging in continuous improvement initiatives to support operational excellence and cost efficiency.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver value, resolving root cause issues related to safety, downtime, reliability, and general operational performance, and implementing solutions using management of change.
• Reviewing and analyzing data to produce periodic operational reports and leading the month-on-month, year-on-year OEE improvement process on site.
• Collaborating with Production, Technical & Maintenance teams to optimize quality and reliability, building strong relationships with plant operators, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Utilizing relevant operational excellence tools (Kaizen, A3, 8 wastes, 5s, etc.) to maximize productivity and throughput, developing and coaching a team in CI/OPEX activities & mindset.
• Leading or participating in incident investigations and developing recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Developing competence in site operations to take temporary responsibility as Shift Team Leader in exceptional circumstances, including maintaining competence as Incident Controller.
• Deputizing for the Operations Manager when necessary.

What you’ll bring to the team:

• A degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Engineering, providing a strong foundation in technical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive mindset with a strong drive for continuous improvement, always seeking ways to enhance processes and outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams, fostering a culture of inclusion and teamwork.
• A commitment to personal development and professional growth, demonstrating a willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address and resolve operational challenges, ensuring smooth and efficient manufacturing processes.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma and process control systems, which is highly desirable for driving operational excellence.
• Experience in performing process hazard analyses (PHA) and risk assessment, contributing to a safe and compliant work environment.
• Proven experience in production management, showcasing the ability to lead and manage manufacturing operations effectively.

What you can expect from us:

• An attractive salary and benefits package including a discretionary bonus and attractive pension scheme.
• Challenging, interesting, and varying tasks with training and development within the role allowing you to develop your expertise and grow professionally.
• A company culture based on Kemira principles: Focus on Growth, Collaborate to Succeed, and Deliver Value.
• Inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can thrive.
• Opportunities for learning and career development.

Ready to create better every day? Join Kemira!

Please apply with CV no later than 10 March 2026 at kemira.com/careers.

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. We deliver tailored products and services to improve the product quality, processes, and resource efficiency of our diverse range of customers. Our focus is on water treatment, as well as on fiber and renewable solutions – enabling sustainability transformation for our customers. In 2024, Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.9 billion with a global team of some 4,700 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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