Plant Manager

Asset Appointments; Shiremoor; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing firm seeks an experienced Plant Manager to oversee all plant functions. The ideal candidate will have a manufacturing or engineering degree and proven leadership experience in an operational environment. This role requires managing critical business functions while ensuring safety and environmental compliance. A competitive package of up to £100,000 PA plus bonus is offered. Flexibility in working hours is essential.

Benefits

Bonus

Life assurance

Flexibility in working hours

Qualifications

• You must possess a manufacturing, engineering, or similar degree / HND HNC qualification (or extensive demonstrable proven experience gained within a similar role).
• Knowledge or experience working in an IATF16949, ISO9001/14001/45001 environment is advantageous.
• The successful candidate must be flexible and able to demonstrate a level of commitment commensurate with the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all plant functions.
• Deliver/exceed business metrics/objectives with a focus on Safety, Environmental Compliance, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People Development.
• Oversee Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Supply Chain, H&S, Environmental, and IT.

Skills

Manufacturing and senior leadership experience

Experience in implementing LEAN practices

Strong strategic planning skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficient in PC skills

Ability to work with data

Education

Manufacturing/Engineering degree or relevant qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Our client is a world-class, multi award-winning, well-established global manufacturing business, with strong and sustained investment in people, capital, and plant. They produce specialist materials and are an acknowledged international leader in terms of size, technical capabilities, product quality, and market share.

As part of our client's succession plan, the successful candidate will initially work alongside the current (SNR) Plant Manager and will replace this role as Plant Manager once fully integrated into the business and up to speed with the role.

You must possess a manufacturing, engineering, or similar degree / HND HNC qualification (or extensive demonstrable proven experience gained within a similar role). You should have sound manufacturing and leadership experience, with knowledge of managing manufacturing processes (machine uptime, OEE, and TPM), costs, and lean practices. It would also be beneficial to have an understanding of Environmental Permits / A(1), ISO standards (4001/45001/9001/50001), and IATF.

Scope of Role

Initially reporting to the current (SNR) Plant Manager and the Vice President of Manufacturing, the successful candidate will lead and manage all plant functions, delivering/exceeding key business metrics/objectives with a focus on Safety, Environmental Compliance, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People Development.

The role will oversee all critical business functions, including Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Supply Chain, H&S, Environmental, and IT. The plant operates 52 weeks/year, 7 days/week, 24 hours/day, with approximately two planned shutdown periods for maintenance.

The successful candidate must be flexible and able to demonstrate a level of commitment commensurate with the role, including attending site outside normal hours (weekends or bank holidays) and possibly foreign travel.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills, and Attributes

• Manufacturing/Engineering degree or relevant qualification.
• Manufacturing and senior leadership experience.
• Experience in implementing LEAN practices.
• Knowledge or experience working in an IATF16949, ISO9001/14001/45001 environment is advantageous.
• Proven leadership of motivated teams through Servant Leadership.
• Strong strategic planning, negotiation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of managing multiple disciplines.
• Proficient in PC skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to define problems, analyze data, and develop solutions at strategic and functional levels.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts and interpret documents, making decisions based on facts and data.

Package Details: Up to £100,000 PA + Bonus + Benefits (life assurance). Hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday to Friday (with a 1-hour lunch).