Site Manager in York

My client is seeking a hands-on and strategic leader to manage the day-to-day operations of their site. Responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations, you will lead teams, optimise processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected and growing business where your expertise and leadership will directly contribute to our success.

Requirements:

• Experience in the chemical or related industry - demonstrable experience within a COMAH/SEVESO site, with practical knowledge of chemical industry legislation is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of DSEAR regulations imperative, ideally experience in working within a Flammable Bulk Liquids Terminal.
• Experience of managing highly regulated operations with direct interaction / relationship & audit management with applicable authorities particularly the HSE & EA.
• Extensive knowledge of Process Safety and Process Safety Management Systems.
• Multi-site management experience is advantageous.
• Strong Leadership background with appropriate level of experience, demonstrable success in combining teams, resource planning, creation of efficiencies.
• Proven ability to manage budgets effectively and demonstrate strong cost-control ethics through site efficiency and personal effectiveness.
• Working knowledge of both new and legacy IT systems, including bespoke ERP, transport planning, and Microsoft Office.
• Familiar with ISO quality processes, process safety, management systems, food safety standards.
• Strong leadership qualities; honest, trustworthy, caring, approachable, direct etc.
• Comfortable working autonomously & confident to engage support where needed.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure full compliance with company's key policies and procedures, including effective safety reporting against performance metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Implement safety policies and procedures that align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements plus evaluation of effectiveness of safety programs and implementation.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of safety incidents, near misses, and accidents, reporting leading investigations to determine root causes and develop preventive measures.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and participate in safety-related audits and inspections including validation of corrective actions from audits (develop the 100yr fix).
• Engage with forums and competent authorities to complement (Fire Service EA, HSE) in reviews versus regulation compliance and other applicable standards.
• Manage major accident hazard identification and risk assessment processes such as HAZID, HIRA, HAZOP, LOPA, DSEAR, OBRA, Human Factors Assessments.
• Review / Update Sites Risk Assessments I.e. Workplace Transport, Fire, Manual Handling, COSHH, Noise, New Product Initial Assessments.
• Review and manage the Management of Change (MOC) process, including identification and submission across both sites.
• Contractor Management: Manage the Sites Induction processes to ensure all visitors, contractors, and hauliers are correctly supervised including actively monitoring contractor works and permit issuance.
• Engage with staff at all levels to promote a strong safety culture, participate in site safety meetings, and foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Manage QHSSE competency within sites, developing competency building plans, annual goals, and objectives.
• Attend relevant audits (ISO, BRC, Customer) and provide necessary support for actions arising.
• Participate in depot QM reviews and support internal quality system audits, ensuring prompt closure of actions from internal audits.

Desired Qualifications:

• Multi-site management experience is advantageous.