Plant Manager

TN United Kingdom; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Plant Manager to lead their Dewsbury facility. This role involves overseeing production activities, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and people management skills, with a proven track record in maximizing team potential and driving site performance. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and employee development, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday allowances and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Training and development opportunities

Health care cash plan

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption pay

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount on products

Life assurance

Job security

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing site with team responsibility.
• Proven ability to drive and improve site performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site production activities and ensure compliance.
• Develop a performance-driven culture emphasizing accountability.

Skills

Team Management

Continuous Improvement

Performance Management

Communication Skills

IT Skills (MS Office)

Lean Manufacturing Techniques

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Plant Manager
Dewsbury, WF12 7JJ
48 hours per week (Mon-Fri with some Saturday working covered by a rota)
Competitive salary & benefits

Welcome to Marshalls Mortars and Screeds – our cutting-edge range of mortar and screed is meticulously crafted to meet every customer's diverse needs. Our products are powered by innovation and performance and guarantee exceptional strength, durability, and workability, ensuring a seamless application process and results that stand the test of time. Proudly a part of Marshalls PLC, the UK’s leading supplier of hard landscaping, building, and roofing products. Join us as we build the future together!

Manufacturing is at the heart of our operation. It's where we fulfil the customer promise and produce the UK’s leading Mortar & Screed products. We're continually investing in our people, processes, and plants to ensure we push the boundaries within our sector. As a result, we have a new opportunity for a Plant Manager to lead our team at our Dewsbury plant.

So what’s the role about?
You will lead all site production activities, compliance, and health and safety whilst developing a performance-driven culture with an emphasis on ownership, accountability, transparency, and development of the facility and its people. You’ll engage the ‘hearts and minds of the company’s employees to create and sustain a proactive culture in all disciplines across the site.

You’ll lead and manage site-based team members and need excellent communication and people management skills. Working closely with the National Operations Manager, you’ll implement a continuous improvement culture to ensure site KPIs are achieved!

What are the required skills?

• Experience of operating in a manufacturing site with responsibility for a team
• Experience in maximising the potential of others including development and performance management
• Demonstrable experience of driving and improving site performance
• Excellent IT skills including MS package including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills, both one-to-one and in a group setting
• Experience in implementing continuous improvement/lean manufacturing techniques 5s, DMAIC would be an advantage

Interested and want to know more?
This is a great opportunity to take the next step in progressing your career. We will fully support your development and offer you an opportunity to work in a meaningful and engaging environment where you can have an immediate impact. New ideas are encouraged, and you will be rewarded with the opportunity to learn and grow, achieving your career aspirations.

Benefits include:

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Training and development opportunities
• Health care cash plan – support with Dental, Optical, Prescription costs, and many more!
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption pay and leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount on Marshalls products
• Life assurance
• Job security working for the UK’s leading manufacturer of landscaping products!