Manager, Manufacturing / Production
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Operations Management
Benefits:
- £46,000 – £48,000 DOE
- Up to £1,000 annual site bonus
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Enhanced sick pay
- Global Share Plan
- Health Cash Plan
- Long service awards
- Shopping discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free independent financial advice
- Annual health checks
E3 Recruitment are recruiting for a Days Manager on behalf of a global chemical manufacturer based in Bradford.
We’re looking to speak with individuals who have experience leading manufacturing teams within a COMAH Manufacturing and Production environment. Candidates may currently be working as a Days Manager, Shift Manager, Production Supervisor, First Line Manager, Team Leader, Production Leader or Line Leader.
The successful Days Manager will be responsible for leading day-to-day plant operations, ensuring safe and efficient production, coordinating maintenance activities, supporting process safety initiatives, and driving team performance across site.
To be considered, you should have:
- Experience in a manufacturing leadership position
- Experience working within a COMAH environment
- Exposure to chemical processing or reaction-based manufacturing operations
- HND, ONC or equivalent technical qualification, or relevant industry experience
- Strong understanding of safety, operational and production requirements within a manufacturing plant
Key responsibilities of Days Manager include:
- Leading plant operations safely and efficiently
- Supporting HAZOPs, risk assessments and safety audits
- Coordinating maintenance and engineering activities
- Managing process safety incidents and investigations
- Ensuring production targets are achieved
- Coaching and developing operators and production teams
- Liaising with Maintenance, Supply Chain and Operations teams
- Driving compliance with site procedures and operational standards
This Days Manager role would suit someone looking to step into a site leadership position with greater responsibility, whilst remaining hands-on within a manufacturing operation.
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