Plant Manager

POLYTEC GROUP; Bridgnorth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Plant Manager to oversee manufacturing operations in a dynamic environment. This role involves managing production efficiently to meet targets while ensuring quality and safety standards are upheld. The successful candidate will lead a motivated team, drive process improvements, and contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance operational performance. With opportunities for personal and professional growth, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the automotive manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience in the automotive industry.
• Excellent IT skills and data analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations to meet safety and quality standards.
• Manage team performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing Management

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Process Improvement

Team Leadership

Education

Relevant Degree

Tools

IT Software

Job description

The POLYTEC GROUP is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-quality plastic parts, with over 3,600 employees worldwide. The Austria-based company is a full-service provider in the field of injection moulding, a specialist in fibre-reinforced plastics, and a manufacturer of original accessory parts made of plastic and stainless steel.

We put our maxim PASSION CREATES INNOVATION into practice with absolute conviction and with such success that we are now enlarging our team. Therefore, we are looking for an employee (m/f/d) who is able to start work as a

Plant Manager

Ref.-Nr. 5879

ENTRY DATE: as of now

LOCATION: Bridgnorth

EXTENT OF EMPLOYMENT: full-time

The Plant Manager will be responsible for the manufacturing, painting, and/or assembly of components for vehicles, turning them into finished goods within a business unit or from specific production line(s). This role includes people management, budgetary, and cost reporting.

You will lead the operations function within budget and output targets to meet customer requirements and standards. Full accountability for ensuring safety, customer quality, cost, and delivery requirements are met. The role involves developing a motivated and flexible team by building strong working relationships, ensuring adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements. You will manage the team on best practices, establish policies and procedures, mentor, and lead teams. Implement and manage continuous improvement initiatives and modern manufacturing principles by identifying deficiencies and recommending changes in training, practices, and processes.

You will contribute to creating and implementing best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to improve operational performance.

Enthusiastic about...

• Managing production efficiently to meet daily/weekly/monthly targets in line with customer specifications, maintaining quality and delivery standards, minimizing costs, and ensuring best working practices
• Overseeing plant production, financial performance, and maintaining productive operations
• Achieving target productivity levels daily
• Updating the production plan daily
• Communicating with other departmental managers to ensure production targets are met
• Driving process improvements on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through data analysis
• Undertaking continuous training and development, supporting accreditations such as IATF16969 and ISO 14001
• Performing root cause analysis and resolving problems
• Identifying and deploying technical skill sets, resources, and systems to deliver projects, including engaging external resources as needed

Qualifications...

• A relevant degree is desirable
• At least 5 years of manufacturing experience in the automotive industry
• Excellent IT skills and data analysis capabilities
• Self-motivated
• Excellent communication skills

We offer an exciting employment opportunity in a dynamic industry, with multifaceted challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development in a collegial working atmosphere. We also provide adequate remuneration aligned with your skills and initiative level.