Production Manager (Chemical)

Liverpool
11 months ago
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Production Manager (Chemical Operations)

My client, a manufacturing company based in Kirkby, are looking to recruit a Production Manager.

They have 3 divisions currently that have one Production Manager and are looking to bring in an additional Operations/Production Manager for one of those, their Chemicals, Diagnostic & Pharmaceuticals division. They need a person experienced in running operations in a busy factory/warehouse environment with good knowledge of Chemicals and their handling, hazards etc.

This is a hands on in the factory job not a desk job, although there is obviously paperwork involved
Overseeing and being involved in all aspects of day to day operations and work handling in this division
Liaising with our Sales team, factory operatives and logistics department regarding lead times on orders, handing out worksheets and being involved in fulfilling the orders and arranging of dispatch days for the orders
Handling and overseeing all paperwork to be completed for Order Picking, Filling / Goods In / Goods Out and transferring of completed paperwork to the correct department
Overseeing, organising and being involved in all aspects of our Warehousing activities: Production, Manufacture / Storage / Correct Labelling / Stock Rotation / Stocktaking Counts / Hazard Management
Liaising with our Production Manager on the other 2 Divisions regarding factory operative utilisation across the divisions
Liaising with and reporting to the Chief Operating Officer regarding all Operations under their controlRef: S43

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