Operations Manager

Vacancy: Operations Manager Location: UK – Clitheroe Job Family: Production Together for a cleaner, healthier world. Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 100 company, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 13,000 people. Johnson Matthey uses science to make the world cleaner and healthier. Over the past two centuries we have built our reputation and place as a global leader through quality, integrity, and innovation. Today, more than 93% of the group's sales come from products and services which provide sustainability benefits through the positive impact they have on the environment, resource efficiency and human health, but that’s not enough. We have ambitious plans for growth and need talented individuals to help shape and lead us into our next century. As the Operations Manager you will be accountable for ensuring that the Clitheroe Manufacturing Site operates in a safe, reliable, and sustainable manner ensuring that the Site can meet current and future Catalyst Technologies’ manufacturing production requirements. This role is part of the Site Leadership Team whilst also deputising for the Site Manager, and manages all aspects of production, continuous improvement, and growth of the Site’s operations capability in terms of safety, quality, reliability, capacity, cost efficiency, as well as the development of the people and operations culture within the area of control. Clitheroe is an Upper Tier COMAH site running a multiple of manufacturing plants producing Catalysts and Absorbents in powder, pellet and pill forms. Catalyst Technologies (CT) is a market leader in the syngas value chain. It develops and supplies high-value, specialty process technology and catalysts for chemicals and fuels processing to enable our customers to operate efficiently, profitably and sustainably. With CT at the forefront of the transition to sustainable chemicals and fuels, the transition to net zero is creating exciting new opportunities in this sector. Your responsibilities:

• Maintain the Site’s license to operate by managing operational activities in compliance with COMAH, EA and all relevant UK EHS legislation, ISO 14001,and 18001 & JM EHS standards
• Deliver products to expected quality specifications in line with business expectations
• Manage and constantly improve safe and effective adherence to JM EHS standards, procedures, and Life Saving Policies
• Drive and maintain an operational culture which learns from experience and constantly looks to improve EHS performance of the Site
• Drive and own a Continuous Improvement philosophy, delivering improvements across site
• Ensure plants operate to the agreed variable and fixed costs, driving continuous improvement in cost control within manufacturing operations
• Ensure accurate capacity planning, delivery of production plans, and drive improvements on capacity efficiency and growth
• Sponsor asset and infrastructure improvements on Site through Capex and Improvement Projects to deliver current and future business requirements
• Manage the manufacture of New Product Innovation (NPI) initiatives
• Structure, develop, coach, and lead the production teams
• Formulate and own Site Strategic Objectives, tracking progress whilst maintain agility
• Act as the Site Manager’s deputy when required and act as a Duty Manager in line with the site Duty Manager Rota

Requirements for the role:

• Extensive related High Hazard Manufacturing/ Production experience
• Experience in multi-plant operations management within a world-class global environment
• Experience managing professional level and semi-skilled people, and multiple teams through other team managers
• Experience implementing strategic capital projects and change programmes
• Experience working within £million budgets
• Process safety risk management knowledge and experience (ideally COMAH)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Chemistry, or other scientific/technical subject (desirable)
• Experience of working within COMAH regulations on an Upper or Lower Tier accredited Site (desirable)
• IOSH Managing Safety qualification (desirable)

How you will be rewarded: We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 25 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles). Our JM Elements Benefits programme helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing – for you and your family. We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives. For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets, we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities. We’ll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. We’ll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision, we’re self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We’re passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you – a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations. Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part time, job share and flexible working patterns Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact UKRecruit@matthey.com. #LI-SAMPS #JMUK How to apply:
If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you. If you are already a Johnson Matthey Employee, please visit the internal careers site to apply: Find Jobs - Workday (myworkday.com) All applications are carefully considered and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Johnson Matthey for the selection of suitable candidates for our vacancies as they arise. Johnson Matthey respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice: Johnson Matthey Privacy Notice You will be contacted by the Johnson Matthey Talent Acquisition team once your details have been reviewed. Please allow four weeks from the closing date to allow for screening to take place. We appreciate the time and effort taken in completing an application. By applying for this role and creating an account you are agreeing to Johnson Matthey Privacy Notice Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.