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Plant Manager

Posted 8 hours 41 minutes ago by Trades Workforce Solutions

£65,000 - £85,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Manufacturing Operations Jobs
Not Specified, United Kingdom
Job Description
Role Purpose:

Lead the plant's operations to deliver both short- and long-term business objectives in line with group strategy.

The Plant Manager will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable operations while fostering a culture

of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Uphold and promote all company standards in health & safety, environmental sustainability, quality, and quality assurance, ensuring they are embedded into daily plant operations.
  • Collaborate with senior management to define the plant's strategic direction and ensure alignment with regional and group objectives.
  • Translate broader business strategies into clear, actionable operational goals for all departments.
  • Define and monitor performance targets across functional areas, taking corrective actions when required to achieve business outcomes.
  • Ensure corporate systems, policies, and best practices are consistently applied across the plant.
  • Identify, recommend, and oversee annual capital projects, ensuring timely delivery and return on investment.
  • Prepare annual budgets and forecasts for approval, maintaining strong cost control and operational efficiency throughout the year.
  • Build a positive workplace culture that encourages teamwork, personal accountability, and professional growth.
  • Lead management development programmes and support ongoing training for all plant employees.
  • Conduct annual performance reviews and champion individual development planning.
  • Maintain strong, long-term relationships with key customers, ensuring service excellence and contract fulfilment.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure customer requirements are met efficiently and consistently.
  • Oversee the full implementation and adherence to Quality Management Systems and company procedures.
  • Establish and track KPIs for management teams to ensure alignment with overall plant and business goals.
  • Represent the business in all operational, regulatory, and institutional matters related to the plant.
Candidate Profile: Education:
  • Degree in Engineering, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
Professional Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Production or Commercial Management role.
  • 3-5 years in a senior leadership position, ideally within manufacturing or industrial operations.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams within a complex production environment.
Skills & Competencies:
  • Strong background in strategic planning, leadership, and performance management.
  • Skilled in negotiation, problem-solving, and people development.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a results-driven mindset.
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