Operations Leader Mirfield, West Yorkshire Permanent 2 weeks ago

E3 Recruitment

  • Mirfield, West Yorkshire
  • £60,000-65,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
  • Apply easily
We are seeking a hands-on, safety-focused professional to oversee operations at a high-hazard chemical manufacturing site. This role is ideal for someone passionate about OpEx, team development, and driving continuous improvement.As Operations Leader, you will take ownership of the site’s performance, leading a team of 20+ employees to deliver on safety, quality, and production targets. You will be responsible for embedding a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with all safety and quality standards, and coaching your team to achieve their full potential.Salary & Benefits:
  • Competitive annual salary
  • Enhanced holiday entitlement
  • Pension scheme with employer contribution
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Health and wellbeing benefits, including private medical and Employee Assistance Programme
  • Canteen facilities and staff discounts
  • Opportunities for career development
Key Responsibilities of the Operations Leader:
  • Lead and manage daily plant operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant processes.
  • Drive team performance through coaching, mentoring, and robust development plans.
  • Foster a culture of safety, ensuring high standards in QSHE practices.
  • Collaborate with planning, engineering, and supply chain functions to optimise production and manage shutdowns.
  • Identify and resolve operational deviations and implement corrective actions.
  • Deliver continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma or similar methodologies.
  • Maintain disciplines, SOPs, and quality standards across the site.
  • Support planning and contribute to strategic improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
  • Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or relevant industrial experience.
  • Proven experience leading chemical manufacturing or process manufacturing in a high-hazard environment.
  • Strong track record of achieving safety, quality, and production KPIs.
  • Hands-on leadership style with a focus on team development.
  • Knowledge of process safety, OpEx frameworks, and Lean/Six Sigma principles.
If you are a motivated Operations Leader seeking a challenging and rewarding role with excellent benefits and opportunities for development, we would love to hear from you.

E3 Recruitment