Plant Manager

W Talent - UK; Chester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Pension

Clear progression path

Investment in people and processes

Job summary

A forward-thinking manufacturing business based in Cheshire is seeking a Plant Manager to drive operational excellence and lead a dedicated team. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing financial performance, and developing a strategic plan to achieve business goals. The ideal candidate has experience in senior leadership within regulated sectors. Competitive salary, performance bonus, and clear progression path offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within a regulated manufacturing sector.
• Ability to manage P&L for a business unit or company.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's strategic plan to achieve business goals.
• Oversee daily operations ensuring efficiency and quality.
• Manage the company's financial performance, including budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Director at W Talent focused on Manufacturing, Procurement & Supply Chain and Technical. My number is 07903 576530

Company Overview

W Talent are working in partnership with a forward-thinking, well-funded manufacturing business based in Cheshire, undergoing a significant phase of expansion and transformation. With new product lines, state-of-the-art machinery, and a culture rooted in continuous improvement, this is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a thriving operation.

Are you ready to lead a high performing manufacturing plant into its next phase of innovation and growth? Do you thrive in fast paced environments where investment, improvement, and empowerment are more than just buzzwords?

Position Overview

As Plant Manager, you’ll be at the heart of driving operational excellence, leading a dedicated team, and delivering performance across safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Reporting directly to the board of directors, you’ll be given the autonomy and support to make real, lasting impact, both on the shop floor and at strategic level.

The Plant Manager will be responsible for the strategic leadership, operational management, and financial performance of the business based in the Cheshire area. This is a newly scoped out role for the organisation with a focus on growing the productivity on site and is an incredible opportunity to harness and improve on an already impressive foundation.

This role is pivotal in driving the business on the next stage of growth and development and offers full accountability to create a strategy that will increase its strength on its already impressive portfolio within the UK and wider global market

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the company's strategic plan to achieve business goals and drive growth.
• Identify new business opportunities and market trends to expand the company's market presence.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the organisation.

Operational Management

• Oversee daily operations ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness in all business activities.
• Implement best practices in operations, quality control, logistics, and supply chain management.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and customer requirements.
• Manage the company's financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Drive profitability through effective cost management, pricing strategies, and revenue generation.
• Oversee capital investment projects and manage relationships with financial stakeholders.

Supply Chain and Distribution Management

• Optimise supply chain processes to ensure timely and efficient delivery of products to customers.
• Develop strategic partnerships with suppliers (internal) and distributors to enhance the company's supply chain capabilities.
• Manage inventory levels to balance cost and service levels.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing management team.
• Promote a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Develop talent within the organisation through training and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field is preferred but not essential.
• Able to drive improvements and create exciting projects to create efficiency
• Clear exposure and experience in working to GMP standards
• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within a Pharmaceutical or highly regulated manufacturing sector.
• Demonstrated experience in managing P&L for a business unit or company.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire teams to achieve high performance.

What’s on Offer?

• A business truly investing - in people, processes, and plant
• Clear progression path
• Competitive salary + performance bonus + pension + benefits

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production
• Industries: Manufacturing

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