Are you looking for a senior leadership role with full responsibility for a large-scale manufacturing operation?

Do you want to work in a company that values its people and promotes them from within?

Are you keen to step into a role where you’ll have strong internal support to ensure a smooth transition?

Due to internal promotion, we’re looking for an experienced and level-headed Plant Manager to take the reins of a large-scale manufacturing facility, overseeing up to 200 staff directly and indirectly.

What you’ll get

• Highly competitive salary DOE
• £10,500 car allowance
• Progression opportunities within 5-10 years

About the role

• Full responsibility for plant operations to achieve overall business targets including production, maintenance, quality and health & safety.
• You’ll lead and manage a large team, ensuring high performance, engagement and a positive work culture.
• Maintain high standards of safety and compliance in line with company and regulatory requirements.
• Manage all foreseeable risks that are connected to the business assets.
• Provide leadership and clear direction to ensure delivery of production or related tasks.
• Motivate and lead the area and teams to constantly improve business performance.
• Work alongside the engineering team to keep assets at optimum efficiency at all times.
• Work on specific projects as directed by the UK Division Manager.
• Manage trials, production and payroll paperwork.

About you

• You’ll be IOSH qualified and have proven experience as a Plant Manager (or similar leadership role) in a manufacturing environment.
• In line with the rest of the SLT, it would be beneficial for you to be degree educated.
• You’ll need to be cool, calm and collected, able to handle challenges and make strategic decisions under pressure.
• Very strong leadership and people management skills, motivating, engaging and developing a diverse team.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience of applying CI techniques and mindset with an excellent understanding of full supply chain.
• Be a safety role model!
• Build an open working environment, actively listening and inspiring teams.

About the company

A global manufacturer

Highly respected in their field

Growing due to acquisition

Fantastic company culture