Site Leader
This is a highly visible operations leadership role with real ownership of performance and people. You’ll lead safe, efficient manufacturing and maintenance operations, ensuring customer commitments are met while driving strong financial and operational results. In this role, you won’t just execute policies, you’ll shape how the site operates, continuously improving performance, productivity, and profitability in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
Leading a small team of direct reports, you’ll set clear expectations, develop high performing leaders, and build capability across the workforce through proactive hiring, coaching, and development. You’ll partner closely with HR to foster an inclusive, high engagement culture where people are supported, standards are clear, and performance is recognized, while ensuring full compliance with legal and internal requirements.
EHS and Compliance
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Ensures Operation at Lostock Site in Compliance with Local Law and Momentive Internal Regulations
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Establish / Execute / Maintain / GAP Analysis for an open, trusted and accepted EHS Culture at the Site
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Ensure operation within boundaries of existing permits
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Build a sustainable and trusted Relationship to Permitting Authorities
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Ensure proper Documentation for Site (e.g. Permits on file, MOC Process)
Operations
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Full Responsibility for Operations at the Site
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Execute on Production Orders on Time in Full / In Spec (“Right First Time”)
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Partner up with SIOP Team to optimize production output
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Final approver for NPI (New Product Introduction) and NPT (New Product Transfer)
Cost Controlling
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Full Responsibility of Cost of Operations for the site (i.e. all Operating Cost Center at Lostock Site, including Conversion and Base Costs)
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Responsible for Operation related Cost analysis and forecasting together with Manufacturing Finance at Lostock Site
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Identifying / Executing / Maintaining / GAP Analysis of capital investment projects within agreed budget, including total financial year forecast
Quality Improvement
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Improvement of Quality for Produced Materials at Site
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Establish / execute / Maintain / GAP Analysis of Continuous Improvement Process
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Partner up with BUs on Business needs
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Establish / Execute / Maintain / GAP Analysis on existing and future Quality Standards (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 14000, etc)
HR Tasks
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In collaboration with the Regional People Operations Leader, take full responsibility for HR related matters in Operations, EHS, QC, Maintenance,
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Build/maintain a sustainable talent development and succession planning for the Lostock Operations
Accountabilities
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Ensure EHS Compliance with local law for Permits
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Ensure compliance with Company standards for EHS, cost control, waste reduction, quality, and complete and on-time delivery at the lowest possible cost
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Provide leadership for problem resolution to facilitate fast improvements and improved working relationships
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Identifies, communicates and drives implementation of capital investments and improvement projects and operational best practices.
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Ensures standards for product quality, equipment, and operator performance are maintained and that cost-effective technology is used to maximize production. Ensures fixed assets are preserved. Initiates recommendations on purchases of new equipment and improvements to plant property
The following are required for the role
Technical degree or equivalent experience
5+ years relevant experience leading an operation or operations area
5+ years people leadership experience
8+ years of manufacturing experience
Prior manufacturing experience in a process industry but also affinity understanding the bigger picture (business)
Quality and customer orientation
Working knowledge of general and cost accounting principles or the equivalence in combined education and experience
Excellent communicative and people skills
Highly Numerate and process driven
Able to network with Business and Technical peers
The following are preferred for the role
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and CI
Experience in a global organization
MBA Education
Academic Background in Engineering or Chemistry
Experience in the Chemical Industry Space
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Base Pay Range: £54,800 - £80,300
Compensation for this role will be competitive and aligned with market practices in the respective location. Actual pay is determined based on several factors, including but not limited to experience, education, skills, and geographic location. Where applicable country-specific salary ranges will be communicated during the hiring process based on local pay transparency regulations. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply! #BePartoftheSolution
This role may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation. Any such incentives are governed by the terms of the Company’s applicable plans and are based on company performance and/or individual performance.
At Momentive, we value your well-being and offer competitive total rewards and development programs. Our inclusive culture fosters a strong sense of belonging and provides diverse career opportunities to help you unleash your full potential. Together, through innovative problem-solving and collaboration, we strive to create sustainable solutions that make a meaningful impact. Join our Momentive team to open a bright future.
Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.
Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.
To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.
