At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to improve manufacturing processes and drive efficiency.
- Company: Join a leading manufacturer with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, enhanced pension, holiday allowance, and access to on-site gym and canteen.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and hands-on problem-solving.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing company while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in process engineering and team management is essential.
The predicted salary is between 38250 - 46750 £ per year.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30
Location: Outskirts of Maidstone
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
KHR is working with a leading manufacturer to recruit an experienced Manufacturing Process Team Leader to join and lead their technical team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on process professional to take responsibility for the day-to-day operation and development of the Manufacturing Development function, supporting a period of significant site expansion.
The role will involve leading a team of Process Technicians and Process Technologists, while driving improvements across process efficiency, product quality, chemical usage, water consumption, effluent treatment and environmental compliance. You will work closely with Operations, Engineering and Projects teams to identify opportunities, solve technical problems and deliver improvements across the site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the Manufacturing Development team, setting departmental objectives, KPIs and supporting ongoing professional development.
- Drive improvements in chemical efficiency, water consumption, product quality and overall process performance.
- Develop and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring HSE standards and departmental action plans are effectively managed.
- Provide cover for Process Technologists and Technicians where required and deputise for the Manufacturing Development Manager when necessary.
- Provide practical technical support and hands-on problem-solving across Manufacturing Development activities.
- Oversee fresh water and effluent treatment processes, including DAF, anaerobic and aerobic treatment systems.
- Support site compliance with environmental permits, ISO management systems, food contact requirements and hygiene standards.
- Use process modelling, production information and QC data to identify deviations, optimise processes and improve material usage.
- Lead and support product development, feasibility studies, FMEA, risk assessments and continuous improvement projects.
- Monitor water usage and coordinate initiatives to reduce consumption, including responsibility for Legionella controls.
- Maintain and develop technical knowledge within the team to ensure the site continues to adopt appropriate technologies and best practice.
- Participate in the site duty management and call-out rota, with occasional travel and overnight stays where required.
What We're Looking For:
- Experience of leading or managing a technical team, with the ability to develop and motivate others.
- Previous experience in a process engineering, process development, manufacturing technology or technical manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of process chemistry, chemical management or chemical efficiency would be highly beneficial.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, process optimisation and continuous improvement.
- Experience with water treatment, wastewater/effluent treatment or environmental processes is desirable.
- Experience using data analysis and structured problem-solving techniques to identify process improvements.
- Familiarity with FMEA, risk assessment and continuous improvement methodologies.
- A practical, proactive approach with the confidence to get involved in hands-on technical problem-solving.
On top of a competitive base salary, you will receive an enhanced company pension, holiday allowance, and other benefits, including full access to on-site facilities (gym and canteen).
Manufacturing Process Team Leader employer: Knowledge House Resourcing Ltd
Join a leading manufacturer on the outskirts of Maidstone as a Manufacturing Process Team Leader, where you will thrive in a supportive and dynamic work culture that prioritises employee development and innovation. With a focus on continuous improvement and environmental compliance, this role offers not only competitive salary and benefits but also access to excellent on-site facilities, fostering a healthy work-life balance. Embrace the opportunity to lead a talented team while contributing to significant site expansion and making a meaningful impact in the manufacturing sector.
Contact Details:
Knowledge House Resourcing Ltd Recruitment Team
