Job Description

Job Title: Site Production Manager

Location: Runcorn, Cheshire

A world-leading chemical manufacturing organization situated in the Runcorn region is seeking a seasoned and progressive Site Production Manager to join their inventive and expanding department on an Upper-Tier COMAH regulated facility.

As a fundamental component of the Operations leadership, the Site Production Manager will hold responsibility for sustaining quality management frameworks, maximizing facility throughput, and guaranteeing total adherence to corporate protocols and legal health and safety mandates.

Remuneration and Perks of the Site Production Manager:

Competitive Yearly Pay
Performance Bonus reaching 15%
25 Days Annual Leave + 8 Public Holidays
Corporate Pension – Employer match up to 9%
Private Healthcare Coverage
Life Insurance Policy

The Position of Site Production Manager:

In this capacity, you will serve as a vital pillar of the site’s Operations unit, with a direct reporting line to the UK Operations Director. This position involves extensive collaboration with various domestic functions, such as Stock Control, Customer Service, and Sales, while also interfacing with Regulators, Auditors, and External Clients.

The Site Production Manager will assume total leadership and responsibility for manufacturing workflows across UK sites to facilitate the secure, consistent, and lucrative attainment of commercial goals. The position ensures that quality assurance systems are upheld and managed so that industrial output is maximized within the constraints of regulatory mandates and company policy.

Key Duties:

Formulate, direct, and deploy operational roadmaps and strategies for every manufacturing zone in partnership with the Operations Director and key stakeholders.
Maintain responsibility for creating, obtaining authorization for, and executing departmental financial plans for OEE, capital projects, and operating expenditures.
Exhibit unwavering dedication to and model excellence in health, safety, environmental, sustainability, and quality (HSEQ&S) standards.
Engage actively as a primary member of the Site Management collective and assist the UK Operations Director in evolving the cGMP and HSEQS organizational climate.
Foster and sustain high-level communication and professional ties with internal departments, external clients, and technical teams.
Partner with the UK Operations Director to regulate budgets according to corporate standards and collaborate with Engineering Managers on cross-company Capex initiatives.
Advocate for and lead a philosophy of ongoing refinement across all manufacturing and site sectors.

Required Background and Qualifications:

A career history of at least 10 years within the Chemical Manufacturing sector.
An Undergraduate Degree in Chemical Engineering or a matching scientific discipline.
No less than 5 years of Senior Leadership experience (oversight of other managers or SLT membership).
Prior professional exposure to Upper-Tier COMAH facilities.
Comprehensive expertise in Process Safety Management.
Recognized professional leadership credentials.

Job Data Table

Category	Details
Company Name	E3 Recruitment (on behalf of Client)
Location	Runcorn, United Kingdom
Locality	Runcorn
Country	United Kingdom
City	Runcorn
Region	Cheshire
Job Type	Full-time
Salaries	Competitive + 15% Bonus
Experience Level	10+ Years Chemical Manufacturing
Travel	In-person (COMAH Site)
Language	English
Benefits	9% Pension, Private Medical, Life Assurance

Skills & Competency Table

Key Skill	Competency Level
Chemical Process Safety	Expert
Upper-Tier COMAH Regulation	Expert
Budgetary & Capex Oversight	Advanced
OEE Optimization	Advanced
cGMP Compliance	Expert
Strategic Leadership	Expert

Salaries Pay Calculator Table

Annual Salary	Bonus (15%)	Total Compensation	Notes
Competitive Base	Up to 15%	Base + Bonus + 9% Pension	Total package includes private medical and life assurance.

Job Summary

Lead manufacturing operations at an Upper-Tier COMAH chemical site in Runcorn. Reporting to the UK Operations Director, you will manage departmental budgets, Capex programs, and HSEQ&S strategies. Requires a Chemical Engineering degree, 10 years of industry experience, and a proven track record in senior leadership and process safety management.

FAQs

What are the primary qualifications required?

A degree in Chemical Engineering or a related scientific field is mandatory, alongside 10+ years of chemical industry experience.

What is the bonus potential for this role?

The position offers an annual performance-related bonus of up to 15% of the base salary.

What specific safety environment will I be working in?

This is a senior role on an Upper-Tier COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards) regulated site.

Who does this role report to?

The Site Production Manager reports directly to the UK Operations Director.

What are the pension benefits?

The company provides a highly competitive pension scheme with up to a 9% employer contribution.

Expert Analysis

This is an elite-level operations role within a high-hazard environment. The requirement for 5 years of “Manager of Managers” experience indicates a need for sophisticated organizational leadership rather than just technical oversight. Success here hinges on balancing commercial OEE targets with the rigorous, non-negotiable safety standards of an Upper-Tier COMAH facility.

Location & Logistics Guide

Runcorn is a central hub for the UK’s chemical industry, located within the “Northern Powerhouse” logistics corridor. Situated in Cheshire, it offers excellent access to the M56 and M6 motorways, facilitating complex chemical logistics and providing easy commutes from Liverpool, Manchester, and Chester.

Wikipedia URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Runcorn

Career Path

An experienced Site Production Manager at a global leader typically advances to UK Operations Director or Global Manufacturing Lead. The high-level experience with COMAH and Capex management also makes this individual a prime candidate for Site Director or Head of EHSQ roles within international heavy-industry conglomerates.

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