Plant Manager

JR United Kingdom; Rainham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Plant Manager to oversee daily operations and lead a talented team. This role is crucial for ensuring efficient workflows and maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment. You will manage maintenance staff, monitor compliance, and drive process improvements while fostering a positive workplace culture. The company offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to professional development, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to grow in their careers. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and stability in the essential healthcare sector.

Benefits

Competitive Salary Package

Pension

Private Healthcare

Dental Care Options

Employee Benefits Scheme

Professional Development Opportunities

Company Events

Networking Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience in plant or warehouse settings.
• Strong background in managing heavy machinery and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and maintenance of the plant.
• Lead and train a diverse operations team for efficient workflow.

Skills

Plant Leadership

Heavy Machinery Management

Process Improvement

Communication Skills

Record-Keeping Discipline

Education

WAMITAB Qualification

Health & Safety Qualification

Tools

MaintainX

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Sharpsmart is a part of the Daniels Family; a large international business with operations across Australia, South Africa, United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. An essential service provider to Healthcare, Daniels Health & Sharpsmart were founded with the vision of “making healthcare safer” – we have achieved this through innovative safety products and clinically-focused waste services that lead the industry.

Operational activities include transport, manufacturing and distribution of products, and the treatment of healthcare waste. Take a look at our website for further information on how we are making healthcare safer: Sharpsmart | Sharps, Hazardous and Medical Waste Management.

As we continue to expand, we're excited to open our doors for a Plant Manager to join our team!

The Plant Manager will manage daily plant operation, plant maintenance and leadership of the team; by leading by example as a visible presence on the plant floor whilst ensuring that all administrative duties within your remit are completed.

You will be responsible for managing a diverse and talented operations team. Your primary goal is to organise staff members to ensure efficiencies and achieve a reasonable workflow throughout the day. Your position will also include directing, training, assisting and disciplining (if necessary) operational employees in a fast-paced setting.

Key responsibilities:

• Management of onsite Maintenance staff, Team Leaders & Floor staff to include ongoing support & direction
• Management of floor stock, contingency and supplies including raising orders and maintaining stock levels
• Deliver information, updates on issues/concerns & metrics to Team Leaders for shift huddles
• Compile and report on all daily plant related metrics, identifying issues encountered and solutions
• Monitoring of incoming waste volumes to ensure we remain within permit and footprint capacities
• Completion of all H&S reporting including accident management, job observations & near misses
• MaintainX - monitor equipment, ensure completion of all checks, ensure faults are reported, monitored and closed, and statutory inspections are arranged and subsequently completed
• Ensure Waste Acceptance Monitoring checks are completed assessing incoming wastes for compliance and accuracy against HWCN’s, completion of Non-Conformances and escalation where required
• Spot checking all functions within your remit to ensure completion of all requirements relevant to their roles
• Ensure compliance with environmental permit
• Daily completion of Plant Site Diary
• Ensure the highest standards of housekeeping at all times
• Maintain and organise external training for Operational staff
• Control costs in line with budget for plant activities & join routine ESI & P & L review calls
• Proactively, promote, monitor and manage Sharpsmart culture throughout the plant
• Complete Shift/Weekend handovers as required

What we are looking for:

• 3+ years plant/warehouse leadership experience (or relatable experience)
• Track record within hands on leadership skills
• Strong background in managing heavy machinery including maintenance awareness
• Proven experience in improving processes and procedures
• Works well with others and can motivate people you work with.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal with record-keeping discipline
• WAMITAB & H&S Qualification advantageous – both must be attained if not held
• 45 hour working week with flexibility a requirement

What we can offer:

• Competitive salary package plus bonus potential
• Pension
• Private Healthcare and Dental care options
• Employee benefits scheme including financial planning, gym scheme, discounts across a range of retail, days out & leisure, travel, motoring, food & drink plus much more.
• Genuine investment throughout your career for professional development
• Company events and networking opportunities
• Stability as an essential service to healthcare, ensuring a non-seasonal and stable business environment

As a company we are a little out of the box – we move fast, we’re entrepreneurial, we’re growing rapidly at both a national and global scale, and for the right person this is a very exciting company to be a part of! We have a strong established brand with a compelling story, and you would be joining our team with stakeholders in Canada, Australia and the US.

Take a look at what our team have to say: Our Culture | Sharpsmart