Plant Manager

ZipRecruiter; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector seeks a Plant Manager for their Salisbury facility. The ideal candidate will oversee all operational aspects, lead teams to enhance safety and quality, and ensure financial performance in a results-driven environment. Applicants should have substantial leadership experience, a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and a proven ability to drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, scheduling, safety, and quality systems.
• Experience in waste equipment or heavy-duty manufacturing a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily plant and manufacturing department operations.
• Champion a safety-first culture across the plant.
• Maintain full financial responsibility for plant operations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

The Plant Manager will oversee all operational aspects of our Salisbury facility, leading cross-functional teams to drive results in safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost efficiency. This individual will also be responsible for managing the manufacturing department, production planning, financial performance, and employee development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the daily plant and manufacturing department operations, including welding, fabrication, painting, installation and many more.
• Champion a safety-first culture across the plant.
• Coach, develop, and manage direct reports to drive accountability and high performance.
• Maintain full financial responsibility for plant operations including development of annual operating plans, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Oversee production planning, tracking throughput to meet customer delivery requirements and quality standards.
• Monitor and adjust inventory levels and staffing based on current demand and forecasted needs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize plant efficiency and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with the sales team to ensure delivery commitments and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and corporate standards.

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• Dynamic, cross-functional leader with a strong bias for action and results.
• Proven track record of driving performance through team engagement and process improvement.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex production issues in real time.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence across levels.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and effective in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional service and proactively resolving issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management or related field ().
• Minimum 7 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, scheduling, safety, and quality systems.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in waste equipment or heavy-duty manufacturing a plus.