Operations Plant Manager

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Plant Manager for a facility in West Sussex. You will oversee daily operations, manage a team of 75, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and prior managerial experience in a manufacturing environment. This role offers a salary of £85k plus benefits including a car allowance and bonuses.

Benefits

Generous individual and company bonus

Private health cover

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Plant Manager or in a similar managerial role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of business and management principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the plant.
• Increase production and maintain quality standards.
• Collect and analyze production data to drive improvements.

Skills

Leadership skills

Decision-making abilities

Problem-solving skills

Industry-standard equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, or related field

Job description

Overview

Operations Plant Manager West Sussex

£85k plus £6k car allowance, generous individual and company bonus private health cover and holidays

September Interviews

Lead with purpose. Drive performance. Empower people.

This site is the 2nd globally most profitably and you will be running a site of 75 personnel

Job Title: Plant Manager

Job Summary:

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all daily operations of the plant, from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. They develop processes that maximize productivity, quality, safety, and profitability, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations of the plant.
• Increase production, assets capacity, and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards.
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results.
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions when needed.
• Share a trusting relationship with the workforce and manage and develop plant staff.
• Collect and analyse production and performance data to drive improvements.
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and labour regulations.
• Stay up to date with the latest production management best practices and concepts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Management, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Plant Manager or in a similar managerial role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, and human resources).
• Familiarity with industry-standard equipment and technical expertise.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in the last 5 years dealing with unions is essential

Work Environment:

• Primarily on-site in a manufacturing or production facility.
• Requires occasional evening or weekend work depending on production demands.