Robinson Brothers Limited are a family owned company located in West Bromwich in the West Midlands. We are specialists in organo-sulphur synthesis and high pressure hydrogenation supplying organic chemistry services to a global market in quantities from grams to multi-tonnes. We manufacture intermediates for the Pharmaceutical, Agrochemical and Speciality Chemical industries as well as many others and our team of chemists are experts in custom synthesis, contract manufacture and process optimisation.

We are recruiting for a full time Head of Production who will report to the Operations Director.

The scope of this role includes:

• The overall management and accountability for all chemical manufacturing plants to meet the company’s sales, output, manufacturing efficiency, quality, safety and environmental performance targets and standards
• Direct management of the Manufacturing Cell Managers and Shift Site Managers
• In conjunction with the Operations Director and Production Management, plan for labour and equipment utilisation throughout the year
• Leadership and Management to ensure compliance with all SHE Policies and Procedures within Production operations
• Leadership to reinforce expectations on safe working behaviours
• Process Improvement
• External liaison as required with customers, sub-contractors and suppliers
• Supporting commercial strategies with customers and suppliers
• Seeking new technology for better and more efficient ways to manufacture
• Prioritisation of budget and capex expenditure in line with the 5 years sales plan
• Site Main Controller if required in emergencies

You will be accountable for safe manufacturing, cost effectiveness and striving for operational excellence within all your areas of responsibility.

Requirements:

• Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• Extensive experience in chemical synthesis.
• Chemical sector experience in Production operations.
• Experience in SHE requirements and process safety management (preferably gained in a COMAH environment).
• Experienced leader with ability to manage, coach and develop others.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to manage cost and budgets effectively.

Additional information:

• You must have the right to live and work in the UK
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Please no agencies at this current moment in time

The salary for this position is in the region of £60,000 plus car.

To apply please send your CV / covering letter to [email protected]