Job opportunity

Purpose & key responsibilities of the role

The Manufacturing Specialist’s role wil be to achieve consistency of operational performance, equipment availability, working practices, housekeeping and communcation; and to ensure risk assessments, safe working practices and competency test are kept up to date.


Main tasks & key accountabilities

• You will provide technical and practical process support, including equipment availability, readiness and maintenance; problem solving; troubleshooting, and employee welfare
• You will review and control relevant Risk Assessments (RA), Standard Working Procedures (SWP), and Competence Assessments, ensuring currency, relevance, standardisation and the incorporation of best practices
• You will act as area authorised person for control of work and permit author, where required
• You will provide training and competency assessment of production personnel in their area
• You will review short- to mid-term production data, statistics and quality reports to plan and modify manufacturing activities; and maintain the vulnerability and opportunity lists for your assigned area
• You will investigate internal quality deviations, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are in place to prevent or minimise the risk of reoccurrence

Your ideal profile

• At minimum, you hold an HNC in Chemical Engineering or Process Engineering, or equivalent. A relevant degree / HND would be an advantage
• You have knowledge of chemical / manufacturing processes and troubleshooting techniques
• You are able to intuitively understand process engineering and chemical engineering concepts, and apply them effectively
• You have experience of process engineering / operation; and up-to-date knowledge of relevant best practice and improvement methods
• You have a good understanding of manufacturing control systems such as SCADA
• You are able to communicate effectively, and provide clear feedback

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary and pension
• Annual pay reviews
• 25 days holiday + all bank holidays
• Health Cashback Plan & Rewards
• Be an integral part of a profitable business
• Excellent development and training opportunities
• Opportunity to work for an environmentally sustainable business, using recycled and renewable resources to produce specialty products. Aiming to be carbon-neutral by 2050
• Wellness programmes, with free physio access