Works Manager

Privacy Preference Center: Works Manager page is loaded Works Managerremote type: Onsitelocations: Widnes,United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 17 Days Agojob requisition id: JR108836 About the role: Oversee and conduct production and warehousing activities within the respective shift. Your responsibility: Manage the performance and personal development of the Operations team to drive behaviours aligned with our value of Safety First and Service Excellence. Lead the site teams to ensure all site activities are undertaken safely, efficiently and cost effectively. Create a high performing culture where team members are motivated, engaged, and supported to develop and achieve their potential. Plan and prioritise the day-to-day operations workload for the operations Team. Management of HR-related aspects such as holidays, sickness, return-to-work interviews and overtime. Oversee new starter inductions/introductions and training (functional, along with policy and procedure) within operations. Lead Quality & Compliance matters on site ensuring review, implementation & adherence to management systems to ensure conformance to Quality, BRC & HACCP System. Upholding high hygiene and GMP standards, ensuring the site is audit ready at all times. Undertake Site Safety Assessments including Site Safety Walks, Risk Assessments, COSHH, Manual Handling, Workplace transport Assessments. Lead Site reporting and investigations into Accidents, Incidents, Miss-Loads and Near Misses. Lead/assist with BRC Customer Audits, Internal Audit Schedules and regulatory visits. Ensure that the permit to work system is in place and adhered to so that contractors and colleagues work safely at all times. Support site maintenance activities including the site asset & computerised maintenance management system (CMMS). Your skills & experience: Extensive experience in a food / pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of HACCP, BRC and food safety legislation would be advantageous. Experience in working in a Safety Driven environment, NEBOSH General Certificate desired. Proven experience in a management / leadership role, developing a motivated, engaged and high performing team Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. Brenntag TA TeamBrenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety.Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution.As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company's mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future.For more information, please visit