Newton Aycliffe
Production Shift Manager to join a multi-billion-pound chemical manufacturer supplying key raw materials to the UK construction sector. The role is a permanent days-based position, offering a salary up to £48,000 per annum. In the role of a Production Shift Manager, your responsibility will be to safely and effectively manage the Permit to Work system across a high-hazard site. This includes ensuring all maintenance and operational activities are carried out in line with strict procedures, systems, and site safety standards. The successful Production Shift Manager will have strong experience in Permit to Work systems, along with Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO), isolations, and a solid understanding of COMAH regulations within a chemical processing environment. Responsibilities of the Production Shift Manager: • Ensure all permits are issued in line with site safety and compliance procedures, • Manage Lock Out / Tag Out (LOTO) and isolation activities across site, • Work closely with operations and maintenance teams, using P&IDs to support safe system control, • Lead and support a small team, ensuring clear direction and consistent performance, • Support shutdowns / TAR activities, ensuring safe and efficient execution, • Monitor work activities and identify any risks or deviations from procedure, • Comply with all SHEQ policies and procedures (including housekeeping and sa...