As the Production Lead within Noble Metals, you will provide day  to  day technical leadership to a team of multi-skilled operators to ensure business objectives and operational needs are met through the timely and efficient allocation of resources and effective work prioritisation.

This role is responsible for ensuring safety performance and quality standards are met and adhered to, the safety of the team, and to drive a proactive EHS culture focused on zero harm.

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology.  With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people.

We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.

Your responsibilities:

Driving a positive Health & Safety culture focussed on zero harm and encouraging and supporting ideas to improve EHS performance

Ensuring all safe systems of work are understood and complied with by the team, including adherence to Life Saving Policies, Management of Change, issuing permits and the control of contractors

Participating in risk assessment processes, supporting PHA, HAZID, HAZOP and LOPA studies and identifying control improvements or new controls for risk reduction

Planning, directing and monitoring all production activities including daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly schedules, procedures, maintenance and downtime within assigned area(s) to maximise the use of business resources and meet established overall production KPIs, including safety, people, quality, delivery and cost measures; building KPI sand leading reviews

Reporting, interpreting and analysing data to provides insights on quantitative and qualitative developments, recognizing negative trends and identifying marginal results quickly to support improvement before issues are felt within operations; uses the data to support ideas, with estimates of possible benefits

Developing, implementing, optimising and/or continuously improving work processes, techniques and systems with relevant area, to deliver OEE targets, linking to the 7 wastes and leading investigations to improve and deliver better results, taking ownership of relevant improvements

Requirements for the role:

Demonstrable experience successfully leading a medium to large team

Extensive knowledge and understanding of engineering/operator skills

Experience of LEAN manufacturing methodology, including problem solving tools such as root cause analysis

Experience of undertaking Health & Safety Risk Assessment, chemical awareness, COSHH, Hazardous Signage, Chemical Reaction Hazards and Environmental Awareness

Understanding of the requirements of quality standards e.g. ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO15001

Experience of working with performance metrics to drive continuous improvement

This isa Monday – Friday, Day Shifts role

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 25 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles).

At JM, an inclusive culture is integral to our values and ambitions for the future. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career. Welcoming everyone to JM, regardless of their unique characteristics, experiences or thoughts allows us to bring many different voices and experiences together to tackle the world’s biggest challenges. Being truly inclusive means that all colleagues feel valued for their differences, view sand contributions, and feel a sense of belonging at JM.

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part time, job share and flexible working patterns

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks, early application is advised

For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact UKRecruit@matthey.com.