Site Production Manager

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Orbia’s Fluor and Energy Materials unit seeks a Site Production Manager to lead the Rocksavage site in Runcorn, UK, delivering safe, reliable, and profitable manufacturing that meets customer needs. The role requires 10+ years in chemical or petrochemical ops, 5+ years leading managers, and strong PSM, COMAH, and cGMP knowledge, plus a proven track record in budget control, CAPEX delivery, and OEE improvement. You will partner with commercial, S&OP, finance, and key customers like Syngenta and GSK, drive SHEQS, and develop teams. To stand out, tailor your CV with measurable safety, efficiency and cost outcomes and show alignment with Orbia values. Onsite in Runcorn; degree in chemistry or chemical engineering; leadership qualifications desirable.

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Fluor and Energy Materials, an Orbia business, is looking for a Site Production Manager to be based at Runcorn, Cheshire, UK.

Main Purpose

Provide overall leadership and accountability for all manufacturing activities and resources at Fluor and Energy Materials’ UK (Rocksavage) operations. This role ensures the safe, reliable, and profitable delivery of business objectives while prioritising customer requirements and ensuring on-time, in-full delivery.

You will be responsible for maintaining quality management systems, optimising plant performance, and ensuring compliance with company procedures and regulatory requirements in safety, health, and environment.

As a key member of the UK Operations Director’s senior leadership team, you will deliver manufacturing programmes, ensure strong collaboration between plant teams and supporting functions (commercial, S&OP, finance), and play an active role in shaping a positive one Orbia culture that empowers people and promotes our company’s vision and values.

Main Responsibilities

• Demonstrate full commitment to and lead by example on health, safety, environmental, quality and sustainability (SHEQS) matters related to own function and equally importantly beyond. Participate proactively in all relevant processes as a key member of the Site Management team and support the UK Operations Director in continuously improving SHEQS and cGMP culture and performance. Keep SHEQS as top and fundamental focus area for self, own team and in all interactions and activities.
• Take full ownership and responsibility for development of own teams and for maximizing the potential of Orbia staff. Be an effective leader who is committed to supporting all team members and utilize the people processes to continually improve organizational effectiveness – these processes include but are not limited to recruitment, talent, succession, compensation, performance management, reward/recognition, etc.
• Build and maintain a strong rapport and communication with internal customers (commercial, CSRs/stock controllers), external customers (Syngenta, GSK, Chiesi, etc.) and other stakeholders (production, engineering, RT&E). Act as a senior leader who is always looking for ways to meet realistic customer expectations and instill a sense of customer focus in their teams.
• Take accountability for developing, seeking approval for, and delivering the departmental budgets for operating (fixed and variable) costs, OEE and capital budgets. Work closely with the UK Operations Director to define and control budgets in line with Orbia policies/targets and collaborate proactively with Engineering Managers in managing the site’s multi-company Capex programs.
• Develop, lead and implement operating strategies and plans for all production areas by working together with direct reports, internal/external customers and the Operations Director. Ensure that operating plans, any key performance indicators, monthly reports and outcomes are shared with all team members to generate commitment and their buy-in. Maintain effective communication with all team members through regular interactions, active listening and delivering on promises.
• Champion a continuous improvement culture across the site and manufacturing areas.
• Responsibility for out of hours support via the Operations Shift Managers who are responsible for the delivering operational and emergency management across the site and ensure leverage these resources to their full potential to support business performance and future growth projects.
• Provide operations leadership to support completion of the planned shutdowns and/or plant improvement projects including completion and compliance with Management of change processes (MOC/MOOC and MPCC) and Orbia process safety and engineering standards and procedures.
• Provide operations leadership to support completion of all capital programs.
• Represent the company in various internal and external forums as and when required. This includes but is not limited to audits, and customer site visits.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering).
• Desirable: Formal leadership qualifications, formal Production Management qualifications are all distinct advantages.

Knowledge/ Experience Required

• 10+ years’ experience in chemical/petrochemical operations.
• 5+ years in people leadership, including managing managers.
• Strong background in site operations and chemical plant management.
• Experience applying continuous improvement techniques.
• Proven ability to manage customer relationships.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM), COMAH, and cGMP.
• Working knowledge of lean, kaizen, and continuous improvement tools.

Behaviours that can help you succeed at Orbia: 

• Develop yourself & Others
• Foster Collaboration & Inclusion
• Drive Results
• Provide Vision & Direction

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