Site Manager

Business Unit / Group Function: Polymer Additives
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Level of Experience: Middle management
Contract Type:

Regular
Manchester - Lubricant Additives
The lubricant additives business units product portfolio of lubricants include synthetic base oils, lubricant additives, additive packages, and formulated lubricants. These are used in a wide variety of areas, in the automotive industry, in mechanical engineering, in metal processing, in shipbuilding, and even in the aviation industry. The lubricants are also used for engines, gearboxes, and other industrial applications in the power-generation, refrigeration, mining, constructions, primary metal, and food processing industries. Protect power trains from wear or extend the service life of machines when exposed to extreme temperatures Lanxess is developing special solutions for these applications.
Job Highlights

Lead, Innovate, and Drive Excellence at LANXESS UK!
Are you an experienced leader in chemical, pharmaceutical, or petrochemical manufacturing? LANXESS UK is seeking a Site Manager to take full ownership of our Trafford Park production site. This is a high-impact role, responsible for compliance, production, HSEQ, strategic site planning, and cost management.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Compliance & Safety: Ensure full adherence to COMAH regulations, occupational and process safety, and delivering LANXESS plant and process standards.
Leadership & Strategy: Lead all site departments, define operational strategies, and drive continuous improvement.
Production & Performance: Optimize plant operations, manage production KPIs, and oversee a €20-25 million budget.
Project & Stakeholder Management: Oversee strategic site projects, CAPEX investments, and external regulatory relationships.
Requirements

What We’re Looking For:
Degree in Engineering or related field (Bachelor’s or Master’s).
Extensive experience managing COMAH chemical, pharmaceutical, or petrochemical sites.
Strong leadership, strategic planning, and financial acumen.
Proven ability to manage large, multidisciplinary teams and drive organizational change.
Expert knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
At LANXESS, we embrace diversity and innovation, ensuring an inclusive and dynamic work environment for all.
LANXESS UK is an equal opportunities employer.
NO AGENCY APPROACHES – Recruitment is managed centrally.
Ready to lead a high-performing site and make an impact? Apply today!
What we offer you
Compensation:

We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.
Comprehensive Benefits:

We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
Work-Life & Flexibility:

We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
Training & Development:

We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
Diversity:

For us, talent matters, we welcome everyone who commits to our values. We strongly believe that including diverse perspectives makes us more innovative and enhances our competitiveness. Therefore, we embrace the uniqueness of every single individual and are truly committed to supporting our people in developing their individual potential.
Interested? Apply today with your full up to date CV and we will be in touch with you soon.

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