Applying for Site Manager

Permanent/Full Time

North West (Runcorn)

Are you an experienced Chemical Site Manager with a strong background in COMAH?

The 2M Group of Companies is looking for a dedicated and skilled Site Manager to join and lead an experienced team. This role is critical for maintaining supply into our UK national infrastructure whilst maintaining and driving high process safety standards at this upper tier COMAH site. This is a pivotal role responsible for all operational aspects to ensure the facility runs safely, efficiently, and in strict compliance with the Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) regulations.

What you’ll be doing…

Reporting to the Group Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing day-to-day manufacturing operations ensuring production targets are met efficiently, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

• Regulatory Collaboration: Work closely with the Engineering & SHE Managers to support communication and interactions with regulatory bodies such as the HSE and EA.

• Team management: Lead, develop, and motivate a dedicated operations team, including plant supervisors and operators, to foster a strong safety-first culture.

• Strategy and improvement: Develop and implement a site strategy for continuous improvement in EHS, productivity, cost, and product quality. Identify and manage operational risks.

• Budget management: Formulate, agree upon, and control the site's annual capital and operational budgets.

• Compliance and Audits: Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation. Manage regulatory inspections and audits by the Competent Authority.

• Emergency Planning: Develop, maintain, and test the site's internal emergency plan in collaboration with emergency services, relevant agencies and other related domino businesses.

Your background…

Must have…

• Degree in Chemistry, Chemical or Process related engineering discipline.

• A strong background in a chemical or heavy manufacturing environment, ideally with prior experience on a COMAH or equivalent regulated site.

• In-depth understanding of process safety management systems, engineering standards, and regulations.

Nice to have…

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with internal teams, regulators, and external stakeholders effectively.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage complex operational and safety challenges.

A bit about us…

The 2M Group of Companies maintains a portfolio of Material & Life Science businesses, all committed to delivering chemistry-based solutions for a better life today and a better world tomorrow. Headquartered in the UK, we operate across more than 90 countries and have grown into market leaders in chemical distribution, manufacturing, sampling and service solutions since our formation in 2004.