Cement Plant Manager Designate

Martin Veasey Talent Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Recruitment Operations Director to join their Executive Recruitment team. The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team while driving operational excellence. A proven track record in the cement sector, along with strong leadership and communication skills, is essential. The role also offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and benefits, including relocation assistance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in a senior leadership position.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or Senior Production/Engineering Manager in the cement sector.
• Experience leading large-scale industrial operations (100+ FTE) in a unionised environment.
• Culturally adaptable with ability to integrate into a UK leadership team.
• Strategic yet hands-on leader with strong people engagement and communication skills.
• Strong commercial acumen, budget management and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary leadership team across production, engineering, and technical functions.
• Drive operational excellence, safety and environmental compliance.
• Optimise production capability and cost management through data-driven principles.
• Deliver transformation and cultural change for reliability and OEE.
• Build relationships with regulators, community, and industry bodies.

Skills

Leadership capability

Excellent communication skills

Budgetary management

Project management

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Martin Veasey Talent Solutions is looking for a Recruitment Operations Director to join our UK & International Executive Recruitment team.

Salary and Benefits

£Very Competitive + Car Allowance, Bonus & Benefits + Relocation Assistance

Location

Midlands, UK

The Role

• Lead a multidisciplinary leadership team across production, engineering, and technical functions.
• Drive operational excellence, safety and environmental compliance in a continuous process environment.
• Optimise production capability, efficiency and cost management through data-driven, lean principles.
• Deliver transformation and cultural change to achieve world-class reliability and OEE.
• Partner with senior stakeholders on decarbonisation and carbon capture projects.
• Represent the business externally, building relationships with regulators, local community and industry bodies.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven track record as a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or Senior Production/Engineering Manager in the cement sector.
• Degree educated in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Experience leading large-scale industrial operations (100+ FTE) in a unionised environment.
• Strategic and hands‑on leadership capability with excellent people engagement and communication skills.
• Strong commercial acumen, budgetary and project management skills.
• Culturally adaptable with the ability to integrate into a UK leadership team.

Application Questions

• Are you currently a Plant or Operations Manager in the cement or related heavy process industry?
• Have you successfully led large-scale continuous process operations and transformation programmes?
• Are you seeking relocation or repatriation to the UK for a long-term senior leadership role?
• What level of responsibility and progression are you seeking in your next role?

To apply, please email your CV quoting reference 3490740.

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