Plant Manager

Meridian Business Support; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic manufacturing environment as a Plant Manager, where your leadership will shape the future of operations. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to drive continuous improvement and maintain top-tier production standards. With a competitive salary of up to £70k, you will oversee health and safety, production management, and quality control while fostering a culture of empowerment and innovation. If you are ready to make a substantial impact and lead a high-performing team, this is your chance to elevate your career in a forward-thinking company dedicated to excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior operational management in manufacturing.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Health & Safety, Production, and Continuous Improvement.
• Drive KPIs and optimize staffing and workload distribution.

Skills

Operational Management

Lean Manufacturing

Health and Safety Compliance

Team Leadership

Budget Management

Education

HNC-level qualification in Engineering

Six Sigma Black Belt

Tools

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Job description

Join a Leading Manufacturing Team as their brand new Plant Manager! Are you ready to elevate your career and make a substantial impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment? This is your chance to lead a high-performing team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure top-tier production standards.

Why This Plant Manager Role Stands Out:

Competitive Salary: Earn up to 70k per annum, reflecting your expertise and leadership skills.

Leadership Impact: Oversee Health & Safety, Production and Engineering, Quality Control, and Continuous Improvement. Your strategic vision will shape the future of our operations.

Professional Growth: Engage in a role that demands excellence and offers opportunities for professional development, including mentoring and coaching your team.

Key Responsibilities as Plant Manager:

Health & Safety: Maintain rigorous health and safety standards, ensuring compliance with policies and legal requirements. Develop and implement safety protocols, conduct audits, and promote a culture of safety awareness.

Leadership & Team Management: Foster a culture of empowerment and ownership. Mentor and support production supervisors and operatives, driving a quality-focused culture and monitoring staff performance.

Production Management & Continuous Improvement: Deliver daily manufacturing outputs, drive KPIs, and optimize staffing and workload distribution. Promote a lean-thinking mindset and implement measures to enhance productivity and quality.

Quality Control & Process Compliance: Monitor production to detect and fix issues, enforce raw material and in-process quality checks, and implement corrective actions to improve quality targets.

Engineering, Maintenance & Downtime Reduction: Collaborate with the Engineering team to minimize downtime, oversee a Planned Preventive Maintenance program, and lead projects to introduce automation and process upgrades.

Training & Development: Regularly update the training skill matrix, conduct assessments to identify skill gaps, and develop tailored training plans. Oversee the induction process for new starters.

Cost Control & Budget Management: Ensure cost-efficient production operations, analyse operational expenses, and implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining high-quality standards.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in a senior operational management within a manufacturing environment as Operations Manager, Plant Manager or similar
• Previously lead teams of up to 300 manufacturing/ production staff with Middle Manager level reporting into you
• HNC-level qualification or higher in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field ideally.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence and able to demonstrate success in Lean initiatives, with relevant qualifications such as a Six Sigma Black Belt.
• Strong knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations.
• Hands-on experience with ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001).

Cultural Fit:

• Lead with a "Hungry, Humble, and People Smart" approach.
• Model integrity and accountability, aligning actions with company values.
• Encourage innovation and proactive problem-solving.
• Support a culture of collaboration, diversity, and inclusivity.
• Maintain a safety-first mindset.

This Plant Manager role is perfect for a seasoned professional ready to take on a pivotal senior leadership position. If you have a track record of driving operational excellence and fostering a strong team culture, this is the role for you. Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to continuous improvement and high-quality production.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.