Plant Manager

Marshalls; Eaglescliffe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer of landscaping products is seeking a Plant Manager to lead site production activities in Eaglescliffe. The successful candidate will be responsible for compliance, health, and safety, while fostering a culture of performance-driven accountability. Candidates should have experience in manufacturing, team management, and continuous improvement techniques. The role offers competitive salary, extensive benefits, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Guaranteed Christmas holidays

Training and development opportunities

5% employer-matched pension scheme

Health care cash plan

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption pay

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount on company products

Retailer discounts

Wellbeing Centre access

Mobile phone discount

Share purchase scheme

Life assurance

Job security with a leading manufacturer

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing site managing a team.
• Proven ability in team development and performance management.
• Strong record in improving site performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site production activities and compliance.
• Develop a performance-driven culture and engage employees.
• Work with the National Operations Manager to improve site KPIs.

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

Experience in implementing continuous improvement / lean manufacturing techniques 5s, DMAIC

IOSH Managing Safely / NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Overview

Plant Manager

Location: Eaglescliffe, TS16 0PP

Hours: 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 Eaglescliffe plant.

Responsibilities

So what’s the role about?

You will lead all site production activities, compliance, and health and safety whilst developing a performance-driven culture emphasising 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!

Qualifications / 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
• IOSH Managing Safely / NEBOSH General Certificate desirable

Benefits

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Guaranteed Christmas holidays
• Training and development opportunities
• 5% employer-matched pension scheme
• 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
• Retailer discounts
• Marshalls Wellbeing Centre
• EE mobile phone discount – friends & family
• Share purchase scheme
• Life assurance
• Job security working for the UK’s leading manufacturer of landscaping products!