About the Unit

We are seeking to recruit a Process Manager, the role is days based to provide effective leadership and strategic management of the Production and Warehouse team, with the Shift Supervisors reporting into the role.

Yara Pocklington is a leader in the development, manufacture and distribution of speciality nutrient products for use in agriculture worldwide. The business has grown significantly in recent years and Yara has extremely ambitious growth objectives for its YaraVita business. The Pocklington site is a medium sized speciality production facility. It is a top tier COMAH site involved in the batch production and packaging of speciality liquid and powder nutrient products. Founded in 1905, we have been present in Pocklington since 1967 and have a global presence with more than 16,000 employees and sales in almost 160 countries.

Responsibilities

Primarily will be:

• To be responsible for the safe and compliant operation of the Production and Warehouse functions.
• To promote continuous improvement in methods, systems, and procedures, while continuing to encourage teamwork, reduce costs and develop employee potential.

Profile

• Effective team leader with the interpersonal skills to manage and develop individuals in the team
• Proven multi-tasking, priority management and decision-making skills
• A degree in a manufacturing/engineering/chemistry-based subject is preferable. As a minimum 5 years’ experience in a Production Leadership role
• Be able to demonstrate a high level of safety awareness and a good understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act and other attendant regulations – Minimum IOSH level 2 Managing Safely required, with a NEBOSH level 3 and a working knowledge of COMAH is extremely advantageous.
• Highly organized with good analytical skills – able to balance priorities in a fast-moving production environment
• Experience of working with a Permit to Work system within a chemical environment is desirable.
• Experience with, and understanding of, Lean Manufacturing principles would be valuable
• Strong problem-solving skills

Additional Information

Package on top of a salary includes:

• 25 days annual leave with option to purchase extra days
• upto 10% employer pension contribution
• private health cover (physical & mental health support, physio, counselling, Virtual GP service)
• bike to work scheme
• bonus
• employee advisory service
• Life Assurance
• Wide range of personal development opportunities

Knowledge grows through differences: As a global organization we actively strive to reflect diversity in society. Therefore, we encourage all qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Yara is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in DE&I ambassador networks.

Contact details

01759302545 / UKHR@yara.com

Simon Day - Production Manager

Paul McCartan - Senior HR Advisor

Apply no later than

18th August 2023