Chemical Search International
Consultant, Operations & Engineering , Fine Chemicals Contract Manufacturing

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Company Overview
Our client is a significant fine chemical custom and contract manufacturing organisation with a standalone site in East Anglia, UK. The business is a top-tier COMAH operation.
Job Description
Reporting to the CEO, we are looking to appoint an expert in chemical plant operations and engineering to lead all aspects of the plant operations and engineering during a period of significant growth and expansion.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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The role could be a consulting assignment if you are set up as an independent consultant, or possibly permanent, depending on your circumstances. The individual hired will be the champion for all plant issues, hold people accountable, and lead both these functions during a period of change for the company.


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Job Requirements
- Highly experienced chemical engineer with 15 years+ chemicals plant operating experience
- Strong executor and coordinator – able to inspire trust, accountability, and team cooperation
- Experience of running a top-tier COMAH chemicals facility with overall responsibility for production, engineering, maintenance, and improvement initiatives, plus people leadership.
- Experience of batch operations in fine/specialty chemicals would be advantageous
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