Plant Manager

ZipRecruiter; Bath; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company seeks an Interim Plant Manager to lead a high-volume manufacturing site near Bath. This role offers the chance to drive operational performance and efficiency while managing a large, unionised workforce. With the potential for the position to transition into a permanent role, this is an exciting opportunity for someone ready to make an immediate impact in a dynamic environment. If you have a strong background in manufacturing leadership and are looking for a challenge, this role could be your next career step.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Private Medical

Pension

Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior manufacturing leadership role.
• Strong background in managing large teams in a unionised environment.

Responsibilities

• Full operational responsibility for the manufacturing site.
• Leading a senior management team across core areas.

Skills

Senior manufacturing leadership

Team management in a unionised environment

High-volume manufacturing

Operational performance management

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Job Description

Interim Plant Manager – Near Bath

£90,000 – £105,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance + Private Medical + Pension

Elevation Recruitment Group are currently supporting a global manufacturing organisation in the confidential recruitment of an Interim Plant Manager, based at a high-volume site near Bath. This is an urgent requirement with an immediate start available and the potential for the role to transition into a permanent position in due course.

The site is a key facility within the group’s UK operations, employing over 300 people and producing a wide range of SKUs across multiple product lines. The environment is fast-paced and complex, with both established and recently introduced equipment on site, and a strong pipeline of investment planned over the coming years.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Full operational responsibility for the manufacturing site, driving performance, safety, and efficiency
• Leading a senior management team across core areas including Production, Engineering, Projects, CI, Technical and HSE
• Overseeing a large unionised workforce and maintaining positive employee relations
• Delivering high levels of OTIF performance in a multi-SKU, high-volume production environment
• Supporting integration and transformation activity across the site, including capital investment programmes
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory, safety and quality standards
• Acting as a visible and effective leader during a period of operational change

MUST HAVES:

• Proven experience in a senior manufacturing leadership role (Plant Manager / Head of Operations or equivalent)
• Strong background in managing large teams in a unionised environment
• Exposure to high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing (ideally with multiple product lines)
• Ability to work under pressure and bring stability and direction to a large site
• Immediate availability for interim work, with interest in longer-term opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior leadership role at a business undergoing positive change. You’ll be given the autonomy and backing to make an immediate impact, with the added potential to secure a longer-term position.

To discuss this role confidentially, please apply now.