Job Description

OUR CLIENT

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a candidate (may suit a graduate early in management career)based in the UK, where you will be joining an international supplier of innovative lubrication solutions, covering almost every industry and application.

With their ambitious growth plans, they are looking for new team members who are up to the challenge of making our client a global leader of lubricants, all while making an impact in the industry and communities in which they work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A hands-on role managing a team of 7 production operatives.

Coordination and implementation of all aspects of Wire Rope, Petroleum Jelly, and Rust Prevention plants.

Ensuring that all manufacturing, filling and bulk loading schedules are achieved and completed in a safe and timely manner to satisfy customer demand and OTIF requirements.

Ensuring operational activities are managed to cost, quality, time, safety and integrity standards.

Manage plant operations to compliance standards including Local, Country, Business, Global, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and HSSE legislation, policy and standards.

Ability to provide technical support and guidance for wire rope, petroleum jelly and rust prevention operations.

Legionella inspection – responsibility for the routine checks of the cooling tower.

Develop and maintain good working relationships with cross-functional departments.

Support with the embedding of Right First Time (RFT) behaviours into production, and support of Continuous Improvement (CI) activities to achieve best LEAN manufacturing practice.

Maintain a good standard of housekeeping.

KEY SKILLS

Chemistry, Engineering or Process Operations degree or equivalent experience.

Experience of production operations in lubricant/chemical industry.

Good communication, team working, decision-making skills, with a good level of HSE awareness.

Knowledge of six sigma and SAP would be advantageous.

Competitive Salary, Holiday Entitlement above Statutory, Annual Bonus Scheme, Pension Scheme, Free On-site Parking, Free Supply of Workwear and PPE, Free Eye Test Vouchers, Employee Assistance Program, Discounted Private Medical

OFFER

A stimulating international working environment with challenges and career development.

For this position, the client will offer a motivational salary package to the successful candidate for this recruitment process.

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