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You are purpose driven. Growth minded. Ready to stretch your potential. That’s the spirit of the community you will find at Orbia: where the purpose to advance life around the world drives our global team of over 23,000 every single day. From creating solutions to deliver clean water, secure food supplies and reliable information to steering material advances that power the future of green and smart cities, transportation, and healthcare, we never settle for “good enough” when there’s an opportunity to make life better. Where purpose comes to life, it changes lives. This is what we live for. Orbia Fluor and Energy Materials, an Orbia business, is looking for a Process Engineer to be based in Runcorn, Cheshire, UK. Main Purpose Provide process engineering support across the site (80% Medical / 20% Site) supporting both the medical and non-medical operating areas by delivering work related to day-to-day technical support of the operating assets, troubleshooting/root cause analysis, projects & modifications, process engineering, improvements and optimization, investigations/deviations, and audits. Function as part of the Technical Team for the operating areas, working closely with the Technical Plant Managers and with other functions to ensure safe, reliable, efficient and cGMP compliant operation of the assets to achieve the overall business objectives. Main Responsibilities • Demonstrate full personal and professional commitment to SHEQ&S and proactively support the management team in continuously complying with and improving SHEQ&S systems and processes., • Support the Operations Team and Site, effectively managing and resolving technical issues related to plant and unit operation. This includes day to day as well as medium to longer term technical issues or improvements., • Effectively coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on technical and engineering problems to facilitate safe, dependable, and efficient operation of their assets., • Participate in training and development activities related to the operating team and develop, perform, and support training, competence management and human-factors-related activities as required by the management team., • Develop, optimise, and produce required technical and managerial reports on time and to the right quality. Present these reports and associated investigation to internal management teams and customers as and when required., • Conduct conceptual, front-end, or detailed process engineering for assigned projects and modifications to ensure compliance with statutory requirement, recognised good practice and relevant national or corporate standards. Effectively manage assigned projects from concept to implementation including outsourcing when required., • Support and Deputise for the Technical Plant Managers to effectively coordinate and manage systems related to safety, operability, costs, or risk management such as but not limited to alarms, SIS, reliability, RCA, VPCs/unit usages, OEE etc., • Support and when required lead investigation of deviations, identifying corrective and preventative actions, checking for effectiveness, and meeting associated deadlines., • Contribute to the upkeep of the SHEQ and cGMP document library by collaborating with key stakeholders and reviewing documents in a timely manner., • Support customer and regulatory audits. Qualifications Degree in Chemical or Process Engineering. Knowledge/ Experience Required You will ideally have: • At least 2 years’ experience within the chemicals or process industry in a technical capacity, • Experience working on or supporting operating chemical assets., • A history of delivering projects or modifications, taking ideas from concept through to execution., • Experience developing technical proposals, reports, and documentation, including investigations and root cause analysis., • The ability to work effectively within a multi‑disciplinary team, balancing individual contribution with collaboration. In addition, you may also bring: • Understanding of process or chemical engineering principles and unit operations., • Experience with Process Safety Management systems and techniques, such as HAZOP, Management of Change, pre‑start‑up safety reviews, alarm management, SIS, and DSEAR., • Strong technical report writing skills., • Experience in root cause analysis and investigation methodologies., • Knowledge of continuous improvement / LEAN principles., • Experience or knowledge of cGMP and/or COMAH would be an advantage. Behaviours that can help you succeed at Orbia: • Develop yourself & Others, • Foster Collaboration & Inclusion, • Drive Results, • Provide Vision & Direction We welcome purpose-driven dreamers, doers, and builders, recognizing that it takes difference to make a difference. If you’re ready to bring your skills, talents, and perspective to moving your career, the company, people, and the planet forward, we’d like to hear from you. We believe that every voice matters; every community deserves respect; and every challenge is an opportunity and united by empathy, we are stronger for our different perspectives. We are dedicated to building a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that supports the needs of all our employees regardless of their role, location, identity, and background.

You are purpose driven. Growth minded. Ready to stretch your potential. That’s the spirit of the community you will find at Orbia: where the purpose to advance life around the world drives our global team of over 23,000 every single day. From creating solutions to deliver clean water, secure food supplies and reliable information to steering material advances that power the future of green and smart cities, transportation, and healthcare, we never settle for “good enough” when there’s an opportunity to make life better. Where purpose comes to life, it changes lives. This is what we live for. Fluor and Energy Materials, an Orbia business, is looking for a Stability Analyst (18-month FTC) to be based at The Heath, Runcorn, Cheshire, UK. Main Purpose To manage and oversee Stability trials within the Medical Propellants Quality Control laboratory. To compile regulatory evidence for compliance of stability of medical products manufactured by Orbia. Main Responsibilities • To follow stability master schedule to coordinate on-going and new stability trials for all Medical propellants., • Completing stability reports according to defined timelines., • To raise, report and complete investigations or deviations covering stability studies., • Oversee the maintenance of stability chambers holding stability studies within the medical propellants laboratory., • To support analytical and quality control activities where required. Qualifications • A-Levels essential., • NVQ or above would be desirable. Knowledge/ Experience Required • Experience of working in a QC Laboratory, preferably one working to cGMP standards., • Knowledge and experience in GC analysis., • Experience in stability testing and report writing., • Understanding of stability trials and their role in pharma., • High attention to detail. Behaviours that can help you succeed at Orbia: • Develop yourself & Others, • Foster Collaboration & Inclusion, • Drive Results, • Provide Vision & Direction We welcome purpose-driven dreamers, doers, and builders, recognizing that it takes difference to make a difference. If you’re ready to bring your skills, talents, and perspective to moving your career, the company, people, and the planet forward, we’d like to hear from you. We believe that every voice matters; every community deserves respect; and every challenge is an opportunity and united by empathy, we are stronger for our different perspectives. We are dedicated to building a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace that supports the needs of all our employees regardless of their role, location, identity, and background.

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We’re recruiting for a Manufacturing Planning Manager to support our Runcorn manufacturing site. This is a key leadership role where you’ll take full ownership of planning, reporting, raw material scheduling, and stock control activities across the site. You’ll develop both short and longer-term production plans, ensuring customer demand is met while balancing capacity, space, and cost. You’ll also provide clear, data-led insight to support decision-making and continuous improvement Location: Runcorn Reports to: Site General Manager Why join Howdens as a Manufacturing Planning Manager This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a pivotal role at the heart of a large-scale, fast-moving manufacturing operation. As a Manufacturing Planning Manager, you’ll play a key part in ensuring our production runs smoothly, efficiently, and in line with customer demand, while shaping the future of planning at the site. - Take ownership of a complex and varied portfolio, including 120+ finished goods, 420+ WIP SKUs and 160+ raw materials - Support the supply of rigid kitchens to over 1,000 depots across the UK and Europe, directly impacting customer delivery every day - Work in a highly responsive environment with short lead times and limited demand visibility, giving you genuine pace and challenge - Operate within tight space constraints and lean stock levels, driving efficiency and smart decision-making across the site - Influence production across multiple assets, including 10 assembly lines and 8 machining processes, with further investment underway - Manage planning at real scale, supporting millions of units annually and significant production value - Lead and develop a small team, driving performance and building capability across the function Alongside the challenge, you’ll be part of a business that continues to invest, grow, and innovate, offering real opportunity to make an impact and develop your career. Key responsibilities - Lead and coordinate the planning team, ensuring alignment across the site and a strong focus on customer service - Develop and deliver annual and tactical plans, balancing seasonality, capacity, space constraints, and cost targets - Continuously review and improve planning systems and processes to support a growing operation - Maintain and oversee key SAP planning data (e.g. MOQs, safety stock levels), working closely with Master Data teams - Ensure raw material availability to support production in a fast-changing and high-volume environment - Maintain stock accuracy through effective controls and regular stock checks, ensuring audit compliance - Deliver accurate and timely reporting to support both site and wider business decision-making - Support the successful introduction of new products (NPI) into the business - Lead, coach and develop a small team, building capability and flexibility across the function What you’ll need to succeed Knowledge & Experience - Experience in a Planning Manager (or similar) role, with responsibility for production planning and stock control - Proven experience within a high-volume manufacturing or FMCG environment, delivering results through sharp demand peaks and rapid change - Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to lead, develop and motivate teams in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Skills & Abilities - Highly analytical, with the ability to interpret data quickly and translate it into clear actions - Strong numerical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail - Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems, alongside strong Excel capability Able to adapt to changing priorities and respond effectively in a fast-paced environment Solutions-focused and results-driven, with the confidence to challenge and improve performance - Strong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the business What we can offer you - Competitive salary + bonus + car allowance - Pension with up to 12% company contribution - 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy more - Staff discount - Ongoing training, development, and career opportunities - A supportive, friendly environment with great recognition and rewards About Us: Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier, providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe, making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.2 billion sales made last year. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For. How to Apply: We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as a Planning Manager then we are keen to hear from you. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you

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