Senior Business Process Lead (Process Development Manager)
Opportunity: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Business Process Manager to spearhead our clients process mapping and improvement team, creating best in class process analysis and development.
Sitting as part of the wider IT and Digital team, this pivotal role involves leading a dedicated team of process modellers and improvement analysts to design and refine the organisational process blueprint.
This is a great role for a process (development) chemist with practical excellence and experience transferring process from lab to (pilot) plant scale, preferably scale up to (kg).
As high-level graduate (BSc, MSc or PhD) of Chemistry as a Process Chemist or Chemical Engineer, or Materials Engineering Scientist with (preferably) industrial experience you will embark on taking product prototypes from the R&D and developing a robust manufacturing production process and product specification and lead initial commercial productions.
They are now looking to add to their manufacturing and technology team, by looking to hire an Process Development Chemist on a full time, permanent basis.
The company is leading in the petroleum, fuels and lubricants sector, with a worldwide manufacturing presence.
We are presenting an exciting opportunity for a Process Development Scientist to join their team in Bedford.
As a Process Development Scientist, you will work closely with the scientific and technical development team on the design, development and scale up of the manufacturing process of their diagnostic product range.
About the opportunity
We are the internal recruitment partner for our client, a successful organisation specialising in the research and manufacturing of diagnostic solutions.
I am currently working in partnership with an industry leading global leader, who specialises in providing cleaner, softer water through innovative, sustainable solutions and unparalleled service across all sectors including drinks, food processing, pharmaceutical and data centres.
They provide innovative drinking water solutions, water softener products, and commercial water treatment for a wide range of sectors.
They design, sell, install, and service a wide range of water treatment products and systems, their brands are powered by innovation and strive to transform the UK's water.
Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.Establishing cross functional teams to ensure that project deliverables - timing, cost, and performance levels, are achieved.Perform comprehensive risk assessments ensuring that potential 'road blocks' are anticipated and fully mitigated as early as possible within the project life cycle.Liaise with stakeholders to create optimised project plans, following the company Checkpoint process.Ensure day to day management of projects, task setting and monitoring of the project teams.Drive the team, establishing a winning culture, meeting commitments, and getting results.Facilitating dialogue between the cross-functional team and all other stakeholders.Prepare presentations and reports for formal reviews, ensuring that there is a consistent message and understanding from manufacturing to the board room.Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary, during project cycle.Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.Track project milestones and deliverables.Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyse results, and troubleshoot problem areas.Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
General
The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalise engineering and New Product Development projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.
This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan.
In a key phase of growth, our client are seeking an experienced Process Chemist to join their scale up and tech transfer teams.
Sector: Chemicals / chemistry
Out client are a multi-national leading speciality chemicals company focused on designing and manufacturing additives for various fuels and lubricants, predominantly for use within vehicles to reduce emissions and increase fuel efficiency.