Manufacturing Plant Manager

ZipRecruiter; Basildon; On-site; GBP 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer is seeking a Plant Manager in Basildon to drive improvement initiatives and manage manufacturing operations. You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on leadership development and operational excellence, with plenty of career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Company bonus

Car allowance

Employee benefits program

Training and career progression opportunities

Comprehensive pension

Qualifications

• Proven track record in manufacturing operations management within automated environments.
• Experienced in lean and continuous improvement techniques.
• Strong leadership that positively influences culture.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvement activities across the plant to enhance productivity.
• Implement a localized strategy for operational enhancements.
• Manage budgets and capital expenditure efficiently.

Skills

Lean tools

Continuous improvement

Efficiency

Health and safety

Education

Formal health and safety qualification

Job description

Job Description

The Plant Manager / Factory Operations Manager is working with a UK market leader in their field within the FMCG industry, manufacturing high-volume products covering automated manufacturing processes. The Manufacturing Plant Manager will help transform one of their key factories from good to great, working with a highly willing and enthusiastic team to drive improvement activities across the plant and drive the future development of the site in the Basildon area.

Highly profitable, the group has undergone significant structural change over the last few years; this change is now reaching its manufacturing plants through leadership changes, investments, and the goal to increase capacity across their UK supply chain.

The Manufacturing Plant Manager is a critical role in driving localised strategy and improvement, with opportunities for future succession planning.

What's in it for you as a Plant Manager

• Base Salary of circa £72,000 per annum
• Company bonus of 15%
• Location - Basildon
• Highly attractive car allowance of £7,500
• Comprehensive pension
• Employee benefits program
• Permanent position with a market-leading FMCG international manufacturing group
• Training and career progression opportunities

Roles and responsibilities as a Plant Manager

You will be a proven Operations Manager/ Factory Manager / Manufacturing Manager / Plant Manager, with a track record of delivering improvements in culture, efficiency, and productivity. You understand what world-class looks like and have previously led a business through similar improvement journeys. You can implement improvements, understand the challenges involved, and demonstrate tangible results. You recognize the impact of leadership on culture and vice versa.

The leadership culture is mature and accountable. The work-life balance is excellent compared to many manufacturing environments, and there are growth and development opportunities across multiple UK sites due to the organisation's succession planning strategy.

Key requirements of Operations Manager / Plant Manager:

• A proven track record of managing and developing manufacturing operations within an automated or semi-automated environment
• Extensive experience utilizing lean and continuous improvement tools to drive efficiencies, e.g., OEE, TPM, 5S, VSM
• Experience managing budgets and capex
• Knowledge of engineering maintenance and plant-based improvements is advantageous but not essential
• A strong appreciation for health and safety, ideally supported by a formal qualification (training can be provided)