Summary
A reliable supply of wholesome water is crucial for our communities. As a Production Manager, you will step into a key leadership role within our operational management team, leading a dedicated group of process technicians to ensure efficient, safe, and compliant water treatment and production processes at our key operational sites. If you are a methodical, safety‑conscious leader who thrives on problem‑solving, continuous improvement, and shaping operational strategy, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership & Development: Manage daily production activity and nurture your team by reviewing processes, training, and knowledge transfer.
- Operational Excellence: Take accountability for site reliability, performance, water quality, and resource control/usage metrics.
- Health & Safety: Supervise, control, and take ultimate accountability for operational health and safety, promoting a positive safety culture.
- Financial Management: Oversee budget setting, cost centre accountability, and financial performance.
- Performance & Reporting: Measure and manage team performance (appraisals, KPIs, outcomes) and handle operational reporting (activity, attendance, exceptions).
- Incident & Stakeholder Management: Provide expert management support during operational incidents and collaborate with fellow Operational Managers and stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery.
What You’ll Need
- Proven Experience: Background in managing or supervising a production or operational site, with a strong track record of leading a team.
- Industry Insight: Previous experience within the Water Industry is essential.
- Problem‑Solving Skills: The ability to solve complex problems and a genuine passion for continuous improvement.
- Safety First Mindset: A deep understanding of and commitment to promoting a positive health and safety culture.
- Mobility: A full, clean UK driver’s licence.
Inclusion and Equality
We recognise creativity comes from diversity, not similarity. That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.
Benefits package
- Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
- Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
- Paid volunteering days.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Health cash plan.
- Life assurance.
- Wellbeing related benefits.
Compensation package
Up to £50,971.50, dependent on experience.
