Paint Plant Manager: Lead Production & Improvement

Dennis Eagle UK; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension & life assurance

Health & wellbeing support

Career development

Cycle to Work

Mortgage advice

Job summary

Dennis Eagle UK is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead our Paint production facility in Warwick. The role focuses on safety, quality, cost, delivery and people performance, with 37 hours per week and a salary between £45,000 and £65,000 per year depending on experience.

You will plan production, manage the team, monitor performance and drive improvements while ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing, production or workshop environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial paint processes, airless paint systems and two-pack coatings.
• Experience with blast and paint booth operations.
• Solid understanding of health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Experience managing performance, employee relations and team development.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• A hands-on leader who can motivate teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Relevant management or production qualifications, with experience in a similar role

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the Paint production team to deliver exceptional performance across safety, quality, cost and delivery.
• Planning production schedules, resources and labour requirements to maximise productivity and meet customer demand.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency and maintain high-quality standards.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements, including ISO standards and paint process regulations.
• Monitoring operational performance, resolving production challenges and implementing effective recovery plans.
• Managing stock, consumables, equipment maintenance and plant resources to support production targets.
• Coaching, developing and motivating team members to build capability and promote a positive team culture.
• Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to deliver business objectives and customer expectations

Skills

Leadership

Production mgmt

Communication

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Continuous improvement

Team development

Health & safety

Education

Relevant management or production qualifications

Job description

Dennis Eagle UK is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead our Paint production facility in Warwick. The role focuses on safety, quality, cost, delivery and people performance, with 37 hours per week and a salary between £45,000 and £65,000 per year depending on experience.

You will plan production, manage the team, monitor performance and drive improvements while ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards, including ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.