Michael Thompson
Senior Plant Manager Operations Manager @Seqens Custom And Specialties
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Plant Manager Operations Manager @Seqens Custom And Specialties
In my day‑to‑day role as an Operations Manager, I sit at the centre of plant performance, bringing together people, processes, and priorities to ensure operations run safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with regulatory and business requirements. I lead the coordination of production, maintenance, and engineering activities, balancing operational delivery with risk management and continuous improvement.My work involves setting daily operational direction, reviewing performance metrics, resolving issues as they arise, and working closely with site teams and stakeholders to maintain reliability and momentum. Safety underpins everything I do, and I am committed to fostering a strong, disciplined operating culture in high‑hazard environments.I thrive in fast‑paced, complex settings where clear leadership, sound judgement, and attention to detail make a measurable difference to operational success.
EDUCATION
I-Chem-E
Practical Distillation for Engineers
Teeside Training Enterprise
Plant Process Operations
Teesside Training
EH&S
Teesside University
HNC Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering
ABB
ABB, Hazardous Area Classification
Kiwa
FEMAS participant training, FEMAS
Teesside Training Enterprise
Chemical Process Technology
EEF
Essential Managrment Skills, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Chartered Management Institute
Level 7, Management and Leadership
Helios People Development Limited
Assessing Competence in the Work Environment
Queen Elizabeth 6th Form College
A Level, Spanish and General Studies
MFA England
Mental Health First Aider
ABOUT MICHAEL THOMPSON
I am an operations‑focused professional with experience supporting and working within complex industrial and chemical manufacturing environments. My background is rooted in ensuring that day‑to‑day operations run safely, efficiently, and in line with regulatory, quality, and business requirements.I have a strong understanding of operations management across production, maintenance, engineering, and site services.My experience includes coordinating daily plant activities, monitoring operational performance, managing competing priorities, and supporting safe, reliable plant operations in highly regulated settings. I am comfortable working in environments where process safety, compliance, and operational discipline are critical.On a day‑to‑day basis, I work closely with site leadership, operators, engineers, and contractors to help deliver production plans, manage maintenance activities, and address operational risks. I am experienced in reviewing KPIs, supporting incident investigations, coordinating shutdown or outage activities, and ensuring clear communication across teams.I bring a structured and organised approach to operations management, with strong attention to detail and a focus on continuous improvement. I understand the importance of cost control, efficient resource utilisation, and balancing operational delivery with safety and compliance obligations.I am known for being reliable, calm under pressure, and professional in my approach. I enjoy working in operational environments where strong leadership, teamwork, and accountability make a real difference to site performance. I am particularly interested in roles that allow me to continue developing as an operations leader while contributing to safe, well‑run, high‑performing industrial sites.
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